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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

01:30

14.6km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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1.67 km

South Platte Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

On this stretch of the bike path, you can enjoy panoramic views of Eaglewatch, Redtail and Blackrock lakes. The trail winds between the lakes, making it a very pleasant ride.

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1.67 km

Lake views

Highlight • Lake

On this stretch of the bike path, you can enjoy panoramic views of Eaglewatch, Redtail and Blackrock lakes. The trail winds between the lakes, making it a very pleasant ride.

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2.20 km

Colorado Front Range Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This portion of the Colorado Front Range Trail coincides directly with the paved Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which threads its way between several lakes and reservoirs.

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3.53 km

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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6.10 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

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6.69 km

Views of the South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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12.9 km

Redtail Lake

Highlight • Lake

Redtail Lake is surrounded by a network of trails that offer views of the water, wildlife, and mountains. You can access the lake from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which …

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13.9 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River, originating in the mountains of central Colorado at the Continental Divide, flows a total distance of about 439 miles. The river is a hot spot for …

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

351 m

161 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

1.02 km

351 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 30 July

34°C

18°C

52 %

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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

South Platte Reservoir

Lake views

Colorado Front Range Trail

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Nixon's Coffee House

Views of the South Platte River

Redtail Lake

South Platte River

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