Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Kneebone Open Space

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Kneebone Open Space

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Kneebone Open Space

03:27

53.0km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Nature Reserve

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Erie Commons

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the many family friendly parks off the Coal Creek Trail alternate paths, there is an excellent playground and plenty of open space for a wonderful picnic.

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View of Longs Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

If the weather is clear enough, when you look west-northwest from here you can see Long's Peak against the horizon.

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Warembourg Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Warembourg Open Space, shaped through acquisitions in 1999 and 2003 by Boulder County, Louisville, and Lafayette, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Nestled along Coal Creek and the Coal Creek …

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Adler-Fingru Open Space

Highlight • Natural

Adler-Fingru Open Space is a 55.7-acre area that was once used for crop production and livestock grazing. Ownership of the space is divided three ways among the cities of Boulder, …

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Aquarius Open Space is crossed by many trails, being the main one "Coal Creek Trail". There's a parking lot on the southeastern part, although you can access the area by any of the trails that go through it.

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34.7 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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Davidson Mesa

Nature Reserve

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Davidson Mesa Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mesa Trail winds through a network of wide crushed gravel paths with splendid views of the Front Range.

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Harper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary, also known only as Harper Lake, has a paved path around a lake that is around .9 miles long. There is no elevation gain on this …

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Warembourg Fishing Pond

Lake

53.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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