Run at Button Rock Reservoir
Details
This week we'll head to Button Rock Reservoir, located just north of Lyons.
ROUTE
We'll plan for about 11.5 miles (about 2.5 hours), but there are plenty of options for shorter or longer distances. The route is an inverted lollipop with the loop being around 4-5 miles. The out/back gives us the rest of the distance.
CARPOOL
We'll use the following 2 carpool options:
- North Foothills Trailhead in Boulder at 8:00a – At the intersection of Broadway and Hwy 36, head north on 36 a few hundred feet. Turn right onto the dirt road. Trailhead is a little ways down on your left.
- Moxie Bread Co in Lyons at 8:20am - 442 High Street, Lyons, CO – the corner of High St & 5th Street, Lyons, CO.
Alternatively, you can meet us at the trailhead. Head north on 36 from Lyons (towards Estes Park) for a little over 4 miles, then turn left onto CR-80 (aka Longmont Dam Rd). CR-80 is a little tricky to see because the road shares an entrance with a driveway. CR-80 then turns into a dirt road and you will follow this road to the end (about 2.5 miles), which will be a gate. Park at the gate and that is where we will start our run.
We should be starting the run from the trailhead around 8:45am.
CONSIDERATIONS
Dogs are no longer allowed in this area unfortunately.
There may be a few spots on the ascent where traction would be nice, but overall you may be ok without it. I'd suggest bringing it regardless.
Note: The current weather forecast looks good; however, expect a cold start.
In your RSVP, please let us know where you intend to meet us.
Scott Miller
(303) 885-9826
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