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Cottontail Trail - Gunbarrel Section

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  3. …Front Range
  4. Gunbarrel
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“A scenic trail section tucked into the edge of Gunbarrel. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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1.9

Miles

3.1

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5,170' 1,576 m

High

5,158' 1,572 m

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12' 4 m

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6' 2 m

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E-Bikes Allowed

E-bikes allowed per regulation: bouldercolorado.gov/guide/g…

Description

This short section of trail is part of the greater LoBo Trail system connecting Gunbarrel with Niwot and Longmont.

The trail branches off the Cottontail trail heading to Niwot and ends at Lookout Rd, just a block east of the Gunbarrel shopping center.

You can follow the signs from Lookout Rd. to ride a short section of road and continue along the LoBo Trail towards Boulder.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Feb 22, 2024: Join us in Shaping Colorado’s Outdoor Future

Feb 1, 2024: Eagle-Sage Trail Closures

Jan 31, 2024: Coalton Trail Reopening Feb. 1

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

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Michael Ahnemann
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  2.5 from 2 votes

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in Gunbarrel

#3,206

in Colorado

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A pretty section of trail as you wind along the Cottonwood trail with Gunbarrel behind you.
Nov 30, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO
The LoBo trail, just after it crosses N 71st St. headed towards Niwot.
Nov 30, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO

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