Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Nixon's Coffee House loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Nixon's Coffee House loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Nixon's Coffee House loop from Littleton - Mineral

01:27

14.0km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Train Station

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1.22 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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2.80 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

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This point marks the intersection and trailhead for the Lee Gulch Trail and the Mary Carter Trail. This major trail junction is along the shores of the South Platte River …

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3.64 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

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9.69 km

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

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Don’t miss the chance to see a SpaceX rocket booster up close. It’s mounted just above the Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton, inside a fenced lot by DISH Network. You …

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9.77 km

Views of the South Platte River

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The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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