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A fun twisty trail through the woods, opening up into majestic views across plains to the Flatirons.


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Map Key

1.9

Miles

3.1

KM

Point to Point

6,235' 1,900 m

High

6,001' 1,829 m

Low

234' 71 m

Up

161' 49 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The Spring Brook Loop is an excellent trail worth doing in both directions.

Hiking counterclockwise, Spring Brook Loop North starts before the forest and winds over the hills. You'll start to take in expansive views across the plains to the Flatirons. Once you enter the forest, wind your way back and forth on short, tight turns until you eventually reach the Spring Brook Loop South. To the west, you'll have a great perspective of the foothills, and may even see a train climb up towards the Continental Divide.

From here you may also choose to turn northwest continuing on Spring Brook North, eventually connecting to the Fowler Trail.

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Ben Pontecorvo

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  3.7 from 3 votes

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in Doudy Draw

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in Doudy Draw

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in Colorado

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This section of the Spring Brook Loop affords gorgeous views of the flatirons and Eldorado Canyon State Park.
Aug 14, 2019 near Boulder, CO
Spring Brook Loop.
Jan 31, 2016 near Boulder, CO
The view after emerging from the forest.
May 3, 2017 near Boulder, CO
Look west and see mountains. Look east and see the plains.
Apr 28, 2016 near Boulder, CO
Flatirons right over your shoulder!
May 4, 2015 near Boulder, CO
Great scenery all the way along the Spring Brook Loop.
May 4, 2015 near Boulder, CO

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