If you get bored going in a straight line on a single surface, this bike route is for you!
This route starts from the Marshall Mesa Trailhead in Boulder and covers many of the suburbs between Denver and Boulder. Here is a sneak peak at what you’ll encounter!
- Mayhoffer Trail – cool trail through a popular mountain bike course
- Davidson Mesa Trail – travel across Hwy 36 with one of the best viewpoints of the flatirons
- Coal Creek Trail – super cool gravel trail that follows a creek with lots of tree coverage
- Turnaround Point!
- Rock Creek Trail – wide open spaces
- Cradleboard Trail – through Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Park
- Meadowlark Trail – back to the mountain bike course where the route starts.
Good to Know
Distance: 34 miles
Trails: Some many trails (see above)
Elevation Gain: 1,434 ft
Terrain: A little bit of everything! Single-track dirt, paved road, paved trail and gravel trails!
Parking: Available at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead
Facilities: Available at the Marshall Mesa Trailhead
Fun Fact: Enjoy your mid-ride break at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Park – it has a great (covered) pavilion with a portable toilet
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