Foothills Parkway Multi-Use Path
91Foothills Parkway Multi-Use Path is a 4.2-mile bike path in and around Boulder, CO. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 76% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 91 out of 100.
4.2 mi · 100% smooth surface · 76% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park in the lot off Foothills Parkway, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 450 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Park East Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Keewaydin Meadows Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Christensen Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
- Arapahoe Ridge Park (0.3 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 12 playgrounds, 3 restrooms and 35 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
4.2 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Foothills Parkway Multi-Use Path.
- Bear Creek Greenway · 3.3 mi · kid score 85
- Boulder Creek Path · 5.6 mi · kid score 94
- Centennial Trail · 0.9 mi · kid score 100
- Goose Creek Greenway · 2.4 mi · kid score 94
- Longmont-to-Boulder (LOBO) Regional Trail · 6.7 mi · kid score 94
- US 36 Bikeway · 4.8 mi · kid score 100
- Wellman Canal Path · 0.6 mi · kid score 92
- Wonderland Creek Greenway · 2.8 mi · kid score 90
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- 22nd Street Path · 0.5 mi · kid score 100
- Community Park Trail · 0.6 mi · kid score 100
- Foothills South · 0.9 mi · kid score 99
- Four Mile Creek Path · 0.8 mi · kid score 99
- Fourmile Canyon Creek Path · 1.8 mi · kid score 99
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