177 Things to do near Buchanan Pass
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Bunce School Road To T33 Crash Site
Lyons, Colorado
0.9 miles EA mostly Class 2 doubletrack ride near Lyons, Colorado with a middle Class 4 stretch — leading to a WWII T-33 jet crash site with large aluminum fragments still visible on the ground.
Mountain Bike
Ceran Saint Vrain Loop
Ward, Colorado
4.3 miles EFairly easy trails in a scenic valley near Ward with some technical sections along steep drops — plenty of exploring possible, but the area can be confusing; expect company on weekends.
Mountain Bike
Johnny Park Road
Allenspark, Colorado
7.5 miles NA forest road near Allenspark, Colorado open to motorized vehicles — a simple, accessible ride or drive through the area.
Mountain Bike
Coulson Gulch
Lyons, Colorado
10.2 miles NEA sweet descent to the North Saint Vrain River, then a couple of miles following the river upstream — easy to follow, with optional connections to Button Rock Preserve.
Mountain Bike
Mud Lake
Nederland, Colorado
10.4 miles STwo short, easy loops around a pretty lake near Nederland — perfect for beginners who want a scenic, no-pressure ride through the Colorado high country.
Mountain Bike
Bald Mountain Trail
Boulder, Colorado
11.2 miles SEA short, steep trail on Bald Mountain with a spectacular summit view — ride counter-clockwise to avoid the technical uphill section, and keep an eye out for mountain lions.
Mountain Bike
Nederland Skate Park
Nederland, Colorado
11.5 miles SA 12,340 sq ft concrete skate park in Nederland, Colorado — owned by the town, open dawn to dusk, helmets and pads not required, and no bikes permitted.
Skateboard
Hall Ranch
Boulder, Colorado
11.9 miles EA physically and technically demanding loop near Boulder that climbs through rough singletrack, a valley meadow, and switchbacks on Bitterbrush and Nelson Loop trails.
Mountain Bike
Boulder Valley Ranch
Boulder, Colorado
12.8 miles EDirt road, doubletrack, and singletrack wind through a working cattle ranch near Boulder, with good plains and mountain views and a connection to Boulder Reservoir via Eagle and Sage trails.
Mountain Bike
Picture Rock Trail
Lyons, Colorado
14.4 miles NEAccess to Heil Valley Ranch trails past old buildings and a shot-up car, with the option to extend through Wild Turkey, Ponderosa, and the top-of-ranch loops.
Mountain Bike
Lion Gulch
Estes Park, Colorado
14.5 miles NA short but rocky 6-mile technical ride up to a hilltop fire road and old homesteads — the boulder-field climbing is tough, but the singletrack descent is pure fun.
Mountain Bike
YMCA of the Rockies
Estes Park, Colorado
14.7 miles NA fun disc golf course with many trees, elevation changes, and a back nine that will challenge even experienced players — set in Estes Park near the Rockies.
Disc Golf
Heil Valley Ranch
Boulder, Colorado
15.0 miles NEOver 13.5 miles of bike-legal singletrack at Heil Valley Ranch near Boulder with characteristic Front Range rockiness, serious flow on the descents, and amazing views from the ridge top.
Mountain Bike
Chapman Drive
Boulder, Colorado
15.5 miles SEA 940-foot climb up the backside of Flagstaff Mountain on a 1930s CCC dirt road, with vintage stone bridges and views north to Longs Peak — downhill access added in April 2013.
Mountain Bike
Wondervu Disc Golf Course
Golden, Colorado
16.0 miles SEThe only mountain disc golf course in Boulder County — a densely wooded, challenging layout with lots of elevation changes, requiring reservations and closed when snow falls.
Disc Golf
Pole Hill
Estes Park, Colorado
16.1 miles NA complex multi-loop trail rising to nearly 8,500 feet with rocky uphill climbs, technical rock outcroppings, epic views, and fun descents — GPS recommended for the network.
Mountain Bike
Skate Park at Scott Carpenter Park
Boulder, Colorado
16.4 miles SEA 16,000-square-foot free outdoor skatepark at Scott Carpenter Park featuring bowls, rails, curbs, quarterpipes, and mini ramps — helmets are required; no pads required but strongly suggested.
Skateboard
Mallory Cave
Boulder, Colorado
16.4 miles SEA hike from the NCAR parking lot to the Mesa Trail and a final 100-foot rock climb into a cave — skip if there's ice or snow on the approach, and follow the signs carefully.
Cave, Hike
CU Dirt Jumps
Boulder, Colorado
16.9 miles SEA compact 0.75-mile jump network with dirt jumps for all levels — from beginners catching their first air to advanced riders launching big.
Mountain Bike
Harlow Platts Park
Boulder, Colorado
18.0 miles SEA hilly open disc golf course in Boulder with hole numbers on the tee pads, year-round baskets, and multiple pin placements.
Disc Golf
