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East Boulder Trail - Gunbarrel Farm Section

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 2.5 (2)
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  3. …Front Range
  4. Gunbarrel
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“An easy trail East of Boulder with expansive front range views. ”

Michael Ahnemann
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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM
Singletrack

5,381' 1,640 m

High

5,184' 1,580 m

Low

56' 17 m

Up

201' 61 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

4%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

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

Description

There's a small parking lot off of 95th St. at the eastern end of the the trail, but people often park at the western end as well, along the residential road at the trailhead.

The trail is part of the East Boulder Trail system and provides access to the Heatherwood and Gunbarrel neighborhoods.

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: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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Michael Ahnemann
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Trail Ratings

  2.5 from 2 votes

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in Gunbarrel

#37563

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#4

in Gunbarrel

#3,415

in Colorado

#37,563

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View of Gunbarrel and the Boulder reservoir.
Aug 11, 2021 near Gunbarrel, CO
One of the steeper doubletrack sections
Jun 1, 2016 near Gunbarrel, CO
View of the cell tower before the last climb (if heading towards Gunbarrel).
Aug 11, 2021 near Gunbarrel, CO
Near the Gunbarrel Farm West trailhead - lookup up the short climb to the water tower.
Dec 11, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO
Nice views out towards the West from this highest point on the East Boulder Trail at the water tower.
Dec 11, 2012 near Gunbarrel, CO

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Jun 14, 2018
Jane Hilleren
Just starting!
Aug 6, 2014
Hiro Protagonist
Great ride, done it multiple times up to now. Rode from home...

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