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Monarch Park – Coot Lake Dock loop from Niwot

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Monarch Park – Coot Lake Dock loop from Niwot

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Monarch Park – Coot Lake Dock loop from Niwot

01:29

21.8km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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449 m

The Old Oak Coffeehouse

Highlight • Cafe

theoldoakcoffeehouse.com

Patio seating with umbrellas. Favored by cyclists. Restrooms and water fountain in the common hallway next to the shop.

Tip by

2.37 km

Monarch Park

Highlight • Rest Area

From here you can follow the fantastic Niwot Loop Trail or venture south along the Left Hand path down the ditch trail which runs all the way to Boulder.

Tip by

3.90 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.

Tip by

7.40 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.

Tip by

11.6 km

The area of Boulder Valley Ranch is part of the Boulder Mountain Parks and offers natural trails over gentle hills. While you'll follow trails on your run, you'll get really nice views of the Rockies.

Tip by

21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.65 km

6.46 km

4.35 km

2.04 km

765 m

387 m

162 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

7.94 km

4.23 km

490 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,620 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

5°C

63 %

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Monarch Park – Coot Lake Dock loop from Niwot

The Old Oak Coffeehouse

Monarch Park

Great views of the Foothills

Coot Lake Dock

Boulder Valley Ranch

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