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Viele Lake – Shanahan Hill loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

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Viele Lake – Shanahan Hill loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

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Viele Lake – Shanahan Hill loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

01:07

15.5km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.44 km

Viele Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a pretty little lake in Harlow Platts Community Park. The paved trail around the lake makes a nice running loop of almost .75 miles, and there are restrooms in the park.

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2

4.83 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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3

9.10 km

NCAR Vistors Center

Highlight • Monument

After a nice little climb just outside Boulder, warm up or cool down at the NCAR visitors center. Enjoy great views and learn about atmospheric research. Then it’s time for …

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4

9.18 km

NCAR Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The NCAR, or National Center for Atmospheric Research, Hill is a popular climb in south Boulder up to the NCAR Laboratory. You get great views of the unique building as well as of the Flatirons and surrounding hills.

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

1.51 km

828 m

524 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

971 m

524 m

118 m

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Wednesday 7 October

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14°C

21 %

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