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SaveGunbarrel trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes lakes. Common trail features include boardwalks. Many trails are family friendly.
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- Mountain Bike
22 trails
- E-Bike
19 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Hike
25 trails
- Trail Running
25 trails
Region Details
- 3
- 15
- 3
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Oct 19, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 26
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 22
- Trails E-Bike
- 19
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 25
- Trails Trail Running
- 25
- Total Distance
- 16 miles
- Total Descent
- 200 ft
- Total Vertical
- 303 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,416 ft
- Reports
- 95
- Photos
- 2
- Completed Counter
- 4,748
Popular Gunbarrel Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 4,190 ft • 3 ft • 751 •
Popular white difficulty gravel path. This multi-use trail and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 4,216 ft • 43 ft • 658 •
Connection between LoBo trail and Boulder Reservoir / Coot Lake / Tom Watson Park. Restrooms are available just North of the Western end of this trail at Coot Lake and also at Tom Watson Park. Underpasses may be flooded during Spring...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,703 ft • 0 ft • 474 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,586 ft • 16 ft • 309 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 3,934 ft • 10 ft • 289 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 10 ft green climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 2.0 • 4,222 ft • 31 ft • 238 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 331 ft • 0 ft • 181 •
Popular white difficulty family friendly paved path. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 20 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 146 •
A connector trail that leads down to the Lobo Trail
Photos of Gunbarrel Mountain Bike
Videos of Gunbarrel Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| IBM Connector | Oct 19, 2026 @ 4:29pm (America/Denver) Oct 19, 2026 | Wet | BoulderRunner | ||
| Lobo Trail | May 2, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Denver) May 2, 2026 | Dry | tourmalet1 | ||
| Lobo Trail | Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:00pm (America/Denver) Apr 7, 2026 | Dry | cedrichagen | ||
| Sawmill Pond | Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:41am Aug 10, 2024 | Dry | whitedcdh1 | ||
| Cottontail Trail | Jul 23, 2022 @ 10:19am Jul 23, 2022 | Dry | Tomis916 | ||
| Twin Lakes Regional (east) | May 30, 2022 @ 5:52am May 30, 2022 | Ideal | bneffer |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoulderRunner | add | report | activity #106270555 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 9:45am Oct 20, 2026 |
| PhineassL7iaZ | ridden | trail | activity #103804379 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 2:19pm Sep 14, 2026 |
| margell | add | event | activity #103020957 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 7:21am Sep 4, 2026 |
| IanZaf | add | video | activity #96110587 and 2 more | Jun 2, 2026 @ 2:41pm Jun 2, 2026 |
| tourmalet1 | add | report | activity #93898107 | May 2, 2026 @ 3:09pm May 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Bikes are prohibited in the Sawmill Ponds trails | Aug 10, 2024 @ 7:30am Aug 10, 2024 | ||
| trail | This segment currently entails riding on a... | Oct 11, 2022 @ 12:13pm Oct 11, 2022 | ||
| report | Finally reopened. | Jul 23, 2022 @ 10:20am Jul 23, 2022 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge7 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge7 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Dirt Jump Park | skill park | Gunbarrel |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 22 | 13 miles | 180 ft | 3 miles | 164 ft | #8,712 | #108 | 2 | 94 | 4,626 | ||
| E-Bike | 19 | 11 miles | 177 ft | 3 miles | 164 ft | #6,332 | #94 | 76 | 257 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 14 miles | 190 ft | 3 miles | 144 ft | #7,444 | #2,332 | 139 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 10 ft | 2,461 ft | 49 ft | #2,882 | #48 | 44 | 7 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 2 miles | 3 ft | 495 ft | 105 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Hike | 25 | 16 miles | 197 ft | 4 miles | 305 ft | #8,300 | #112 | 94 | 135 | |||
| Trail Running | 25 | 16 miles | 197 ft | 4 miles | 305 ft | #6,932 | #105 | 94 | 1,608 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel are:
- Eaton Dirt Jumps (4.1/5)
- Lobo Trail (3.9/5)
- IBM Connector (3.8/5)
- Twin Lakes Regional (east) (3.8/5)
- Heatherwood Walden Link (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gunbarrel?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Gunbarrel are:
- September (38 activities)
- August (35 activities)
- July (32 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gunbarrel?
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What is the longest trail in Gunbarrel?
The longest trail in Gunbarrel is Cottontail Trail at 1.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Gunbarrel?
The best hiking trails in Gunbarrel are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Gunbarrel?
The best trail running trails in Gunbarrel are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Gunbarrel?
Gunbarrel has a total of 26 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Gunbarrel?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Gunbarrel is IBM Connector with 43 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Gunbarrel?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Gunbarrel is Cottontail Trail with 122 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Gunbarrel?
Gunbarrel supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Gunbarrel is Twin Lakes Regional (west) with an average grade of 0.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Gunbarrel?
The overall region status for Gunbarrel is Clear / Green. Out of 7 trails:
- Clear / Green: 6
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Gunbarrel?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Gunbarrel:
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Gunbarrel?
Yes, Gunbarrel supports e-bike riding. There are 19 trails in Gunbarrel that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Gunbarrel?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Gunbarrel are:
- AM (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Gunbarrel?
The most popular Strava segments in Gunbarrel are:
- The missing trail link (via road) (11,886 athletes)
- Tunnel Vision (9,216 athletes)
- The Great Escape (8,550 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Gunbarrel?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Gunbarrel. View all adaptive trails in Gunbarrel for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Gunbarrel?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Gunbarrel are:
- IBM Connector (3/5)
- Lobo Trail (3.7/5)
- Twin Lakes Regional (west) (2/5)
Activities
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