Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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South Valley Park

Chatfield State Park

Hildebrand Ranch Park

The South Hogback Open Space

Bear Creek Lake Park

Bear Valley Open Space

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.6 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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19.9 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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20.9 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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23.8 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

This parking lot at the top of the dam has picnic tables and trash cans, but the biggest attraction is the view. From here you have a 360-degree view of …

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33.4 km

Mann Reservoir has tall red rock features on the north-east side of the reservoir. The Swallow Trail will take visitors closest to the rock features. There is also parking on the north end of the reservoir.

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56.6 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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76.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

29.8 km

5.33 km

918 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

33.4 km

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 December

10°C

1°C

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