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Coal Creek Trail – View of Longs Peak loop from Erie Highlands

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Coal Creek Trail – View of Longs Peak loop from Erie Highlands

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Coal Creek Trail – View of Longs Peak loop from Erie Highlands

02:02

33.3km

180m

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: July 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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8.32 km

Erie Commons

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the many family friendly parks off the Coal Creek Trail alternate paths, there is an excellent playground and plenty of open space for a wonderful picnic.

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9.91 km

Coal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Coal Creek Trail is a long double track trail that runs between the towns Superior, Louisville, Lafayette and Erie. It's an easy, beginner ride perfect for those interested in riding off road.

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10.4 km

Coal Creek Trail (Vista Parkway to Erie Municipal Airport)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Coal Creek Trail in Erie, Colorado, is a scenic multi-use path that runs through open spaces and along Coal Creek. Spanning approximately 14 miles, it connects several parks and neighborhoods, providing opportunities for walking, running, biking, and wildlife observation. The trail offers beautiful views of the Front Range mountains and is well-maintained, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. With its gentle terrain, the Coal Creek Trail is suitable for family outings and offers a peaceful escape into nature.

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13.9 km

View of Longs Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

If the weather is clear enough, when you look west-northwest from here you can see Long's Peak against the horizon.

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17.6 km

Warembourg Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Warembourg Open Space, shaped through acquisitions in 1999 and 2003 by Boulder County, Louisville, and Lafayette, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Nestled along Coal Creek and the Coal Creek Regional Trail, this space offers a riparian habitat, creating an immersive biking experience through a landscape shaped by collaborative conservation efforts.

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20.1 km

Adler-Fingru Open Space

Highlight • Natural

Adler-Fingru Open Space is a 55.7-acre area that was once used for crop production and livestock grazing. Ownership of the space is divided three ways among the cities of Boulder, Louisville, and Lafayette. This property is under an agricultural lease, so access to the public is limited to only the Coal Creek Trail that passes through the space.

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33.2 km

Open Space Trailhead, east of Erie

Highlight • Rest Area

great view of the Front Range and dedicated MTB trails . This trailhead is on highest point of this open space area with the best views.

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33.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

12.4 km

2.45 km

2.18 km

569 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

9.80 km

8.58 km

657 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,530 m)

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Friday 17 July

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Coal Creek Trail – View of Longs Peak loop from Erie Highlands

Erie Commons

Coal Creek Trail

Coal Creek Trail (Vista Parkway to Erie Municipal Airport)

View of Longs Peak

Warembourg Open Space

Adler-Fingru Open Space

Open Space Trailhead, east of Erie

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