This route is all paved, and is a good season opener when conditions can be muddy off the pavement. We prefer the shortcut of going over Lee Hill instead of Old Stage, this saves 2.3 miles at the cost of an extra 110 feet of climbing. The shortcut on Hurricane Hill is also recommended. Boulder Canyon has heavy traffic, but cyclists can maintain speeds nearing that of traffic on the descent. 47 miles.

1. Boulder
2. Broadway & Lee Hill Dr.
3. Lee Hill Dr. & Old Stage Rd.
4. Lee Hill Dr. & Lefthand Canyon
5. Ward
6. Peak To Peak Hwy & Ridge Rd.
7. Ridge Rd. & Hurricane Hill Dr.
8. Hurrican Hill Dr. & Boulder Canyon
9. Boulder

At the start you can take the on street bike path on 13th to avoid some of Broadway. At the end you may wish to finish on the Boulder Creek Path and Arapahoe Avenue instead of taking Boulder Canyon all the way into town.