Name: Cottontail Trail
Rating: 2.5

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This short section of trail is part of the large network of trails connecting Gunbarrel with Niwot and Longmont.

The trail winds generally downhill from Lookout Rd. underneath Highway 52. It connects with the lower Niwot Loop trail.

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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: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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2.5 from 2 votes

#5

in Gunbarrel

#38054

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#5

in Gunbarrel

#3,481

in Colorado

#38,054

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One starting point for the Gunbarrel to Longmont ride - the Cottonwood trailhead with parking across the street.

Nov 30, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO

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Cottontail Trail

“A short section of trail connecting the Gunbarrel trail system with the lower Niwot Loop. ”

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5,236' 1,596 m

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Dogs Unknown

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