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Coot Lake Dock – Cottonwood Trail loop from Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

Coot Lake Dock – Cottonwood Trail loop from Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Moderate

3.1

(5)

97

riders

Coot Lake Dock – Cottonwood Trail loop from Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

02:29

44.3km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.66 km

Coot Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

There is a wooden dock really close to the parking area at Coot Lake that looks over the water. Some great photography of the Boulder Peaks can be taken from here.

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2

7.06 km

Great views of the Foothills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint along the LOBO Regional Trail. There is a bench for you to stop and take a break to enjoy the vistas.

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3

11.0 km

Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Depending on which direction you're riding you may just be starting your ride, or just about to finish. Either way this bench makes a good spot to have a quick …

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4

16.4 km

East Boulder–Teller Farm Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The East Boulder - Teller Farm Trail is a wheelchair accessible trail that meanders past Teller Lake and through farmland where crops are grown and cattle and horses graze. The groomed trails are popular with runners, cyclists and birdwatchers.

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5

30.7 km

Valmont Bike Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Wow, what a great bike park! Valmont Bike Park has something for everyone: riders of all abilities and ages will have a blast! Click here if you are hungry for more information: bouldercolorado.gov/locations/valmont-bike-park

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6

33.2 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Cottonwood Trail is a short, but sweet, crushed gravel trail that connects Independence Road to Jay Road. It's a nice, scenic way to avoid some of …

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44.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

12.0 km

7.02 km

2.98 km

1.67 km

632 m

123 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

13.0 km

11.3 km

5.61 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

23°C

8°C

20 %

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