Starting from the Doudy Draw trail, the Spring Brook trail heads west for 0.3 mi before splitting into the North and South loops, which are 1.2 and 1.1 mi long, respectively. Bicycles may be ridden only on those trails that are posted with the international bicycle symbol.Įlevation Profile for Doudy Draw/Flatirons Vista Area PDFĭistance- Spring Brook North 1.2 Miles, Spring Brook South 1.1 MilesĪccess this trail from either the Doudy Draw Trailhead, or the Flatirons Vista Trailhead. By crossing the highway at the stop light, bikes may access the Greenbelt Plateau and High Plains trails and the Marshall Mesa area. A wheel chair accessible trail, Prairie Vista, provides a connection between the two branches of Flatirons Vista Trail. Either Flatirons Vista North or Flatirons Vista South, a loop trail on the mesa, may be traveled to get to the Flatirons Vista Trailhead on Highway 93. The Doudy Draw trail continues up the West side of the creek, crossing it and climbs a steep hill to the top of a mesa with fabulous views of the Front Range. The Spring Brook Loop (see below) can be accessed from Doudy Draw 0.7 mi past the intersection with Community Ditch. Starting at Doudy Draw, the trail begins on pavement for 0.3 mi, but changes to dirt and connects with Community Ditch (see above). Surface- dirt/gravel (0.3 mile paved section at Doudy Draw Trailhead)Īccess this trail from either the Doudy Draw Trailhead, or the Flatirons Vista Trailhead. Please check for temporary trail closures before your visit.Ride only on paved roads and designated bike trails.Riding on wet or muddy trails causes serious trail erosion and may result in a temporary trail closure. Practice minimum impact cycling: avoid muddy trails, skidding, hard braking and shortcutting.Safe speeds vary with trail conditions and the business of the trail. Pass with care and alert others in advance of your approach.Anticipate other trail users around corners and blind spots be prepared to stop.Yield the right-of-way to all other trail users and cyclists traveling uphill.Watch this Trail Etiquette Video from Boulder Mountainbike Alliance and follow the tips below.
Be courteous and share the trail so that everyone can have an enjoyable experience. Expect to encounter other visitors on trails. Rangers will issue a summons to bikers caught riding off-trail, or on trails where biking is prohibited. Do not ride on trails that are posted as "no bikes" or that do not have a sign indicating bikes are allowed bikes are not allowed to ride off-trail.