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Start of the Colorado Trail loop from Sterling Ranch

Start of the Colorado Trail loop from Sterling Ranch

Moderate

4.7

(4497)

15,779

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Start of the Colorado Trail loop from Sterling Ranch

02:11

30.9km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

11.2 km

Geese on the Ponds, Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Lake

Stay on the trails, carry a spare tube, patches and pump, “goat heads” live in the area.

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2

13.2 km

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are great views of Waterton Canyon off in the distance while running along the banks of Platte Canyon Reservoir on the High Line Canal Trail. You can connect to …

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3

15.2 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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4

15.5 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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B

30.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

3.16 km

2.16 km

933 m

722 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

13.3 km

1.68 km

525 m

126 m

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Sunday 13 September

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