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Big Dry Creek Trail – Metzger Ponds loop from Northglenn

Big Dry Creek Trail – Metzger Ponds loop from Northglenn

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Big Dry Creek Trail – Metzger Ponds loop from Northglenn

01:53

37.4km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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After 25.6 km for 518 m

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7.81 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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8.74 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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8.88 km

Big Dry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Big Dry Creek Trail is located in Westminster and spans 12 miles from Interstate 25 to Standley Lake. The multi-use trail features a mostly flat terrain with occasional moderate …

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10.1 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

19.0 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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20.1 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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22.6 km

Westfield Village Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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25.8 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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34.8 km

Wooden Bridge on Farmers' High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Farmers’ High Line Canal Trail provides an easy, pleasant way to traverse the northern suburbs of Denver. The paved pathway connects Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton. Built in the 1860s, …

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37.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

5.39 km

2.04 km

1.04 km

703 m

257 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

9.57 km

532 m

219 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

23°C

12°C

74 %

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Big Dry Creek Trail – Metzger Ponds loop from Northglenn

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Walnut Creek Open Space

Big Dry Creek Trail

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

City Park Pond

Westfield Village Park

Metzger Ponds

Wooden Bridge on Farmers' High Line Canal Trail

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