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Walnut Creek Open Space – Metzger Ponds loop from Arvada

Walnut Creek Open Space – Metzger Ponds loop from Arvada

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Walnut Creek Open Space – Metzger Ponds loop from Arvada

02:15

44.6km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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After 16.9 km for 531 m

After 20.0 km for 518 m

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11.5 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Walnut Creek Open Space is one of Westminster's many open space parks that are connected to one another through over 120 miles of trails.

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12.5 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

The Big Dry Creek Open Space boundary actually follows a semi-narrow corridor along the Big Dry Creek waterway. The Big Dry Creek Trail is the most popular within the Nature …

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13.3 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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16.2 km

Westfield Village Park has everything from playgrounds, to ball fields, and trails. It also connects to the Big Dry Creek & Metzger Farm Open Spaces, via the Big Dry Creek multi-use trail, for great wildlife & bird watching.

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17.2 km

College Pond

Highlight • Lake

Located just behind Front Range Community College, this butterfly shaped pond offers a great place to relax and enjoy a picnic in the open meadows. You might even see some birds, squirrels, rabbits, or even the occasional fox.

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19.7 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

20.2 km

Metzger Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Metzger Ponds are located in the Metzger Farm Open Space. The area is part of the city of Westminster and is bordered by Broomfield. The lake is best known for fishing, birdwatching and recreational purposes.

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22.5 km

Willow Run Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond is a good sight from the road as you cycle past. It forms part of the wider Willow Run Park, a great spot to take a break and have a mid ride refuel.

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31.9 km

Big Dry Creek Trail (Big Dry Creek Open Space Segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short section of the Big Dry Creek Trail passes through the Big Dry Creek Open Space near the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. The trail crosses the meandering Big Dry Creek through tall grasses.

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44.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

4.48 km

3.44 km

874 m

727 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

18.7 km

807 m

532 m

333 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Monday 13 July

33°C

16°C

12 %

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Walnut Creek Open Space – Metzger Ponds loop from Arvada

Walnut Creek Open Space

Big Dry Creek Open Space

City Park Pond

Westfield Village Park

College Pond

Metzger Ponds

Willow Run Pond

Big Dry Creek Trail (Big Dry Creek Open Space Segment)

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