Name: LoBo Trail
Rating: 2.0

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E-bikes allowed except on Cottonwood and Cottontail trails. ( bouldercounty.gov/open-spac…)

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This trail is part of the large network of trails connecting Gunbarrel (Boulder) with Niwot and Longmont.

The trail heads mostly along the Diagonal Highway through Niwot.

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Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

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Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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Trail Ratings

2.0 from 4 votes

#5

in Longmont

#39147

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2.0 from 4 votes

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#5

in Longmont

#3,643

in Colorado

#39,147

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Beautiful views to the west along the Niwot trail section along 83rd St. This trail links the Niwot loop to the new section of LoBo trail towards Longmont.

Nov 30, 2012 near Niwot, CO

A pretty section of trail as you wind along the Cottonwood trail with Gunbarrel behind you.

Nov 30, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO

A pretty section along the lower Niwot Loop on the outskirts of Niwot.

Nov 30, 2012 near Niwot, CO

The LoBo trail along the Diagonal Highway. Great views in the distance and farmland alongside.

Nov 30, 2012 near Niwot, CO

The LoBo trail, just after it crosses N 71st St. headed towards Niwot.

Nov 30, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO

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LoBo Trail

“This section of the LoBo (Longmont-Boulder) trail connects Longmont with Gunbarrel. ”

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11.7

5,171' 1,576 m

4,999' 1,524 m

188' 57 m

19' 6 m

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Dogs Unknown

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#39147

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#3,643

#39,147

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