This route is excellent and is one of the best in Utah. I recommend a side trip from Boulder: east on Burr Trail until the pavement ends, and back.
Yes. Burr Trail is fantastic. And, there are a couple good places to eat in Boulder. I haven't stayed there, but it would probably be a good place to stay when passing through. Nice little place.
In 2005, I ran the entire Burr Trail from Bullfrog Marina to Boulder. Kind of sandy in The Water Pocket Fold, and the switchbacks were fun. They've extended the pavement eastward from Boulder since I was there last. It would be an awesome side trip to run out and back on the paved section.
