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Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

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Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

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Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

02:16

32.7km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.50 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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222 m

Spruce Confections

Highlight • Cafe

Spruce Confections is a local institution in Boulder. Serving great coffee and tea drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and other treats, Spruce Confections is a must-stop if visiting the west end of Pearl Street.

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9.00 km

Shanahan Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the hill, you'll discover fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the added bonus of scenic views of the Flatirons and blooming spring wildflowers.

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16.8 km

Community Ditch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Community Ditch Trail is an easy mountain biking route that serves as a connector to the Marshall Mesa trails. While not particularly thrilling to ride, it offers beautiful views …

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19.4 km

Greenbelt Plateau

Highlight • Natural

These great plains are representative of the large natural areas surrounding Boulder. Within the Open Space and Mountain Parks, these areas are protected from the excesses of intensive agriculture.
They …

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27.4 km

Bear Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Bear Creek Greenway meanders along the creek for many miles. It offers a paved trail lined with trees beside the water, with residential backyards on the opposite side.

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29.5 km

Kitt Pond (Kittredge Pond)

Highlight • Lake

This pond sits amidst residence halls on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. It's completely encircled by a network of campus trails, and a good spot to see wildlife like... ducks, maybe.

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31.2 km

Varsity Lake

Highlight • Lake

Varsity Lake is a pretty small reservoir in Boulder, Colorado. You can run over the lake on the Varsity Bridge, or you can circle around the water on one of the other paved footpaths.

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32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

5.54 km

4.56 km

1.73 km

991 m

547 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

8.33 km

7.06 km

1.29 km

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,800 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

29°C

14°C

44 %

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Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

Spruce Confections

Shanahan Hill

Community Ditch Trail

Greenbelt Plateau

Bear Creek Greenway

Kitt Pond (Kittredge Pond)

Varsity Lake

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