Sloan's Lake is a man-made lake in Denver, Colorado, whose origins are somewhat mysterious. While it did not exist during the early settlement of the area in the mid-19th century, it likely formed between 1861 and 1863. Today, Sloan's Lake is a habitat for various wildlife, including birds like white pelicans and Canada geese, and mammals like muskrats and nutria. Penny Island, located in the lake's center, features an osprey nesting structure and is a popular spot for drone pilots. Sloan's Lake Park, the second-largest park in Denver and is the center of the neighborhood of the same name.

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Best Road Cycling Rides to View of the Mountains from Sloan's Lake

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1. South Platte River – Tucker Gulch loop from Lamar

69.7km

03:28

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Roadbike loop from Knox

40.8km

01:46

300m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Bridge into Golden – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Alameda

88.2km

04:22

980m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 1,620 m

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Denver, Denver County, Colorado, United States

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View of the Mountains from Sloan's Lake

1. South Platte River – Tucker Gulch loop from Lamar

2. Roadbike loop from Knox

3. Bridge into Golden – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Alameda

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