Boulder Creek Trail Road Biking Route
View PhotosGetting there
From Boulder, take Canyon Dr. west towards the mountains. Turn south onto 6th St., followed by a quick left hand turn onto Arapahoe Ave. Parking is at the Eben G. Fine Park.
About
Type of Ride | Single-day |
Re-supply points | Seeds Library Café, Fate Brewing Company |
When to do | Year round |
Toilets | Eben G. Fine Park, Scott Carpenter Park, Valmont Bike Park |
Level of Car Traffic | High |
Road Type | Bike only |
Family friendly | Yes |
Route Signage | Average |
Crowd Levels | High |
Route Type | Out and back |
Boulder Creek Trail
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Route Description for Boulder Creek Trail
Boulder has great bike paths, and Boulder Creek Trail is our favourite. Begin this bike ride at the beautiful Eben G. Fine Park, cycling out on the trail east, away from the mountains. The bike path will follow alongside Boulder Creek as it makes its way back towards downtown Boulder.
Ride through Central Park, crossing over a bridge as the path heads in a southeast direction towards Colorado University campus. The path eventually departs from Boulder Creek at Arapahoe Ave. This marks the turnaround point. Ride back the way you came.
Insider Hints
There are many alternative routes that branch off from the Boulder Creek Trail. Take them all as a great way to explore all that Boulder has to offer!
From Eben G. Fine Park, if you take Boulder Creek Trail west into Boulder Canyon, the trail turns to gravel and rides up Boulder Canyon for 4.0mi!
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Jeff Axe 5 years ago
It felt secluded from other hikes. A lot more different too. More quiet and peaceful.
Reagan Jaz 6 years ago
Amazing rock faces and landscapes!