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Distance
11.29 miles
Elevation Gain
909 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Community Ditch to Doudy Draw and Spring Brook Loop to Marshall Mesa is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Boulder, Colorado.
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