Start of the Colorado Trail – Chatfield State Park loop from Fairview Number 2 Dam

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Start of the Colorado Trail – Chatfield State Park loop from Fairview Number 2 Dam

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Start of the Colorado Trail – Chatfield State Park loop from Fairview Number 2 Dam

01:31

18.4km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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After 1.97 km for 331 m

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After 16.1 km for 331 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.14 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

Highlight • Trail

Heading from north to south, you can start the Colorado Trail here at the edge of Denver at Waterton Canyon.

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8.45 km

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the trail head for segment 1 of the Colorado Trail. There is a vault toilet and parking at the trail head.

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9.18 km

Bushy and Narrow Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is the most fun part, too bushy at the sides of the narrow single path. Stay more alert.

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10.5 km

Cigar Pond

Highlight • Lake

Cigar Pond is just off the side of the Cigar Pond Trail with the South Platte River on the other side.

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10.5 km

Cigar Pond Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great segment of trail to look for waterfowl while walking between Cigar Pond and the South Platte River.

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10.8 km

Rugged Trail in Chatfield State Park

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Be ready to expect some really ruggy and rocky path with bumps.

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15.2 km

Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a state park that centers around the 1,423-acre South Platte River-fed Chatfield Reservoir. It offers biking and hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picnicking.

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18.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.60 km

4.73 km

2.18 km

1.84 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

11.3 km

4.40 km

1.88 km

443 m

341 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Tuesday 3 November

10°C

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34 %

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Start of the Colorado Trail – Chatfield State Park loop from Fairview Number 2 Dam

Start of the Colorado Trail

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Bushy and Narrow Singletrack

Cigar Pond

Cigar Pond Trail

Rugged Trail in Chatfield State Park

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