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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

02:32

33.1km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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824 m

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

2.35 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

5.81 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

10.7 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Boulder Valley Ranch Pond is one of two bodies of water within Boulder Valley Ranch (the other is Mesa Reservoir). This smaller reservoir has a beautiful mountain backdrop and …

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24.1 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.

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33.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

7.35 km

4.97 km

2.91 km

1.70 km

262 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

12.8 km

3.52 km

829 m

668 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,550 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

4°C

65 %

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Monarch Park – Coot Lake Dock loop from Niwot

Monarch Park

Great views of the Foothills

Coot Lake Dock

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Boulder Valley Ranch

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