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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

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

01:27

18.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.93 km for 147 m

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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9.14 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

Highlight • Trail

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

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15.1 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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18.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

3.56 km

3.42 km

685 m

527 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

4.05 km

3.35 km

468 m

275 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 18 July

32°C

16°C

11 %

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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

Chatfield State Park

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