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“Great connection from Foothills North to Joder Ranch ”

Patrick Heneise
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3.9

Miles

6.2

KM
Singletrack

5,805' 1,769 m

High

5,638' 1,718 m

Low

282' 86 m

Up

339' 103 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Views · Wooden/Built Features

Family Friendly Mostly flat, easy to ride, great views.

Need to Know

No restrooms, no cafes, no water. It connects straight to Joder Ranch trail.

Description

Trail starts right after the lower "Hogbag Ridge Trail" over a nice wooden bridge. It can also be accessed via a short dirt road starting at 2nd/Denver St. It connects Foothills North via Joder Ranch to Wapiti Trail and Heil Valley Ranch. There are a few wooden bridges (can be a bit slippery), stone paths and sharp turns but all in all an easy trail with great views over the plains.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Nov 17, 2025: Trail Update: South St Vrain

Nov 14, 2025: Another Step Closer to new Betasso Connector

Oct 24, 2025: Boulder County Moves One Step Closer to a Safer Boulder-to-Betasso Connection

Land Manager: City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

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Patrick Heneise
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 20 votes

#1

in Boulder

#2068

Overall
  4.2 from 20 votes
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1 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Boulder

#413

in Colorado

#2,068

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July 23, 2024 on North Sky
Jul 23, 2024 near Boulder, CO
A turn of the trail with views over the plains in the background.
Jul 24, 2024 near Boulder, CO
North Sky Trail
Jul 23, 2024 near Boulder, CO
Gravel rider on North Sky.
Jul 22, 2024 near Boulder, CO
Sunflowers along the trail.
Jul 24, 2024 near Niwot, CO
July 23, 2024 on North Sky
Jul 23, 2024 near Boulder, CO

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