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Little Thompson Overlook

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 2.5 (14)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Lyons
  5. Rabbit Mountain
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“A rocky out and back to a nice overlook. ”

Garrett Lodewyck
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0.9

Miles

1.5

KM
Singletrack

5,858' 1,786 m

High

5,723' 1,744 m

Low

140' 43 m

Up

90' 28 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain will be closed weekly, Monday through Wednesday, from Sept. 19, 2022 through Jan. 25, 2023 for elk hunting. Details: bouldercounty.org/open-spac…

Description

Bear left at the junction of Eagle Wind and Little Thompson Overlook trails. The trail contours north along a steep-faced hogback. Adjust your suspension wide open as this trail makes for a rocky, bumpy mile. Not worth riding by itself, but if you're at Rabbit Mountain you might as well warm up on Little Thompson Overlook before taking a spin on Eagle Wind.

Contacts

Local Club: Boulder Mountainbike Alliance

Nov 17, 2025: Trail Update: South St Vrain

Nov 14, 2025: Another Step Closer to new Betasso Connector

Oct 24, 2025: Boulder County Moves One Step Closer to a Safer Boulder-to-Betasso Connection

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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Garrett Lodewyck
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Trail Ratings

  2.5 from 14 votes

#2

in Rabbit Mountain

#26178

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  2.5 from 14 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Rabbit Mountain

#2,496

in Colorado

#26,178

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Little Thompson Overlook is good to hike or a short biking loop.
Jul 1, 2021 near Lyons, CO
The Little Thompson Overlook is a short climb and DH loop but worth its views.
Jul 1, 2021 near Lyons, CO
Flower-filled meadows thrive along the wetter parts of the trail
Jun 3, 2016 near Lyons, CO
Little Thompson Overlook - Rabbit Mountain - Longmont - Colorado - Specialized Status
Mar 16, 2024 near Lyons, CO
Looking north from the end of the Little Thomson Overlook Trail
Jun 3, 2016 near Lyons, CO
More wildflowers around every bend
Jun 3, 2016 near Lyons, CO

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Jul 7, 2023
Nicholas DeLano
Whoever made this trail, yo moms a hoe
Mar 20, 2022
John H
Mostly dry. A short stretch on the way up with a bit of water on the trail. No mud.
Dec 13, 2018
Timmy Kessel
rocky and loose
Sep 19, 2017
Charlie Johann
Jun 24, 2017
Rob Hoffman
1mi
May 29, 2017
Jason Cannell
Apr 28, 2017
Paul Billings
Very loose and rocky on the climb from the intersection.
Oct 23, 2014
Jared Crockett
Very rocky! But then it gets fun, but then it gets rocky again! 0.9mi

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