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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

Moderate

4.6

(1928)

18,868

riders

Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

02:17

36.0km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.8 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.06 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, …

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2.56 km

Aquarius Open Space is crossed by many trails, being the main one "Coal Creek Trail". There's a parking lot on the southeastern part, although you can access the area by any of the trails that go through it.

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4.58 km

Coal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has a soft surface, so it may be a challenge for super-skinny tires. It's otherwise a very pleasant ride, though. If you don't like biking past horses, this …

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12.4 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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15.2 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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27.4 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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29.4 km

Davidson Mesa Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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30.8 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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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

10.7 km

5.41 km

757 m

596 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

10.5 km

7.95 km

4.43 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 21 July

34°C

20°C

41 %

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

Adler-Fingru Open Space