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Boulder Reservoir – Coot Lake Dock loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

Boulder Reservoir – Coot Lake Dock loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

Moderate

5.0

(1961)

15,509

riders

Boulder Reservoir – Coot Lake Dock loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

02:46

49.7km

350m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 9, 2026

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5.95 km

Boulder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Boulder Reservoir is sustained by two interconnecting dam walls. The water is open to fishing and swimming (in certain areas), and the trails around the lake are used heavily by …

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7.54 km

With lakeside trails and far-reaching views of the foothills, cycling alongside Boulder Reservoir is wonderful. The traffic-free trails are great for families, group rides and solo expeditions. There are plenty of great picnic spots too, should you need a break.

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8.51 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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11.9 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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13.9 km

Somerset Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Somerset Trail is an easy smooth trail that it great for beginners. It's basically an out and back connecting to a small loop, but there are many options to connect …

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26.5 km

Lagerman Agricultural Preserve Singletrack Trails

Highlight • Trail

Could love more on the trails with soft and dry graves, some portion has hard rocks.

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41.5 km

Washboard Road in Boulder Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Though the mud after days of sunshine after winter storm became smooth and look nice. However, there are still cars going through and the washboards could be so bumpy. Especially, …

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43.4 km

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of 51st Street from the main Boulder Reservoir parking area to the Eagle Trail Trailhead (which is also where 51st turns into 55th street) is a fun section …

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49.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

15.9 km

6.62 km

4.89 km

594 m

338 m

150 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

15.2 km

5.42 km

973 m

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,640 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

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Friday 15 May

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Boulder Reservoir – Coot Lake Dock loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

Coot Lake Dock

Great views of the Foothills

Somerset Trail

Lagerman Agricultural Preserve Singletrack Trails

Washboard Road in Boulder Open Space

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

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