Clear Creek Trail – Clear Creek Trail Bridge loop from Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens

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Clear Creek Trail – Clear Creek Trail Bridge loop from Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens

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Clear Creek Trail – Clear Creek Trail Bridge loop from Ball Arena / Elitch Gardens

03:57

62.0km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.6 km

Tucker Lake Bench

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot to view the lake and for birding. Great Blue Herons nest in the Cottonwoods in the spring and lots of migratory ducks in the spring and fall.

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27.3 km

Tucker Lake View

Highlight • Lake

Tucker Lake is a 66 acre lake with gorgeous views of the water and near by foothills. This is a popular lake for fishing as people can easily swap from the Blunn Reservoir to here.

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27.5 km

View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a nice bench here to take it all in.

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29.0 km

Top of Switchbacks at Arvada Blunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice bench here with a view of the Reservoir, North Table Mountain and the Front Range.

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43.7 km

Clear Creek Trail View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another good birding spot, usually can find migratory ducks here when in season.

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45.5 km

Tabor Lake View

Highlight • Lake

Nice place for birding along the Clear Creek Trail. Watch for Cormorants and Great Blue Heron nesting in the "Dr Seuss" trees on the island. Lots of migratory ducks land here too.

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45.7 km

Clear Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-paved trail is highly popular, connecting Denver and Golden. It winds alongside Clear Creek, passing by several lakes and offering a scenic route for a pleasant ride.

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48.7 km

Clear Creek Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Clear Creek Trail Bridge runs over Clear Creek on the Clear Creek Trail. It is narrow and arched and surrounded by lush woods. There are clearings under the trees around …

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