Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

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Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

Moderate

4.7

(6411)

11,827

riders

Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

02:14

35.3km

230m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.44 km

South Boulder Creek Trail (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the South Boulder Creek Trail from Marshall Road is on smooth, crushed gravel. You pass through fields with excellent open views of the Flatirons on this fun portion of trail.

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23.8 km

Mayhoffer Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

We don’t recommend this trail after snowy conditions. Trail becomes a snow/mud soup due to shady conditions.

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28.9 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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29.1 km

There are public restrooms here and binocular stands from which you can admire the mesa and views across the Front Range. The trail here is paved sidewalk with a grassy divide between you and the highway.

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30.7 km

Davidson Mesa

Nature Reserve

31.7 km

Davidson Mesa Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Mesa Trail winds through a network of wide crushed gravel paths with splendid views of the Front Range.

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32.6 km

Harper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary, also known only as Harper Lake, has a paved path around a lake that is around .9 miles long. There is no elevation gain on this …

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33.4 km

Coyote Run Open Space

Highlight • Trail

34.3 km

Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Here the trail follows Goodhue ditch and loops around the lake, with access to a few platforms of the water. This is a great natural spot to enjoy the greenery.

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35.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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