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Aquarius Open Space – Sterns Lake loop from Broomfield High School

Aquarius Open Space – Sterns Lake loop from Broomfield High School

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Aquarius Open Space – Sterns Lake loop from Broomfield High School

01:27

26.1km

190m

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: June 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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752 m

Lake Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This packed dirt multi-use trail runs for nearly nine miles, from Lac Amora Open Space to McKay Lake. It links many small lakes, ponds, and streams in Broomfield, and is a great connector for other trails.

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2.85 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Highlight • Natural

This area provides a tranquil atmosphere in the midst of the city, featuring several bodies of water and creeks. With stunning views of the Front Range, it's a place to …

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3.08 km

Cradleboard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cradleboard Trail is a short trail in Carolyn Holmberg Preserve in western Broomfield. It leads from the parking lot at South Brainard Drive to Stearns Lake and is a nice trail to view wildlife like prairie dogs and eagles.

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14.9 km

Aquarius Open Space

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Aquarius Open Space is crossed by many trails, being the main one "Coal Creek Trail". There's a parking lot on the southeastern part, although you can access the area by any of the trails that go through it.

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19.1 km

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

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After losing their nest to a lightning strike in August, it was unclear which location the eagles would choose for their to new nest. With limited suitable nesting trees in …

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19.3 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Highlight • Trail

This area provides a tranquil atmosphere in the midst of the city, featuring several bodies of water and creeks. With stunning views of the Front Range, it's a place to …

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19.8 km

Sterns Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sterns Lake is a small lake in the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm which is well-known for the birding opportunities (especially the Bald Eagles in the winter) and …

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21.8 km

Ruth Roberts Connector Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This packed dirt multi-use path runs over the rolling hills of the Ruth Roberts Preserve, linking the Lake Link and Rock Creek Trails. From here, you get panoramic views of Colorado's Front Range.

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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

8.13 km

3.68 km

2.57 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

8.07 km

2.61 km

1.88 km

739 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

Weather

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Sunday 21 June

31°C

14°C

22 %

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Aquarius Open Space – Sterns Lake loop from Broomfield High School

Lake Link Trail

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Cradleboard Trail

Aquarius Open Space

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Sterns Lake

Ruth Roberts Connector Trail

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