Clear Creek – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Metzger Farm Open Space

Clear Creek – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Metzger Farm Open Space

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Clear Creek – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Metzger Farm Open Space

02:41

52.8km

240m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.56 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

3.04 km

Ranch Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

22.5 km

South Platte River and lake viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bike path offers excellent views over the several lakes in the surroundings.

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22.6 km

Thornton Gravel Lakes Fishing Pier

Highlight • Lake

These Lakes, a haven for anglers, offer a unique recreational opportunity with piers specifically designed for casting your line. The stocked lakes are known for a variety of trout species, making the piers a great spot to cast your line.

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26.0 km

Clear Creek

Highlight • River

Clear Creek, a vibrant waterway roughly 66 miles long, originates in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver, finally meeting with the South Platte River. The contrast in the water's color …

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34.0 km

Westminster Station Pond

Lake

44.7 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Walnut Creek Open Space is one of Westminster's many open space parks that are connected to one another through over 120 miles of trails.

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45.2 km

Big Dry Creek Trail (Big Dry Creek Open Space Segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short section of the Big Dry Creek Trail passes through the Big Dry Creek Open Space near the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. The trail crosses the meandering Big Dry Creek through tall grasses.

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46.4 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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49.0 km

Westfield Village Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Westfield Village Park has everything from playgrounds, to ball fields, and trails. It also connects to the Big Dry Creek & Metzger Farm Open Spaces, via the Big Dry Creek multi-use trail, for great wildlife & bird watching.

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