Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Nixon's Coffee House loop from Littleton - Mineral
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
01:28
14.2km
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: June 8, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.17 km
Mary Carter Greenway Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
2.89 km
Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
3.73 km
Nixon's Coffee House
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
9.78 km
SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
9.86 km
Views of the South Platte River
Highlight • River
Tip by
14.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.8 km
161 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
13.3 km
708 m
110 m
< 100 m
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Description
If you are looking for a rewarding, accessible jogging route that combines urban convenience with natural beauty, the Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Nixon's Coffee House loop from Littleton - Mineral is an excellent choice. This moderate 8.8-mile (14.2 km) route, with a minimal 122 feet (37 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 1 hours and 27 minutes, making it perfect for a refreshing workout or a leisurely outing.
What to expect on Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Nixon's Coffee House loop from Littleton - Mineral
This trail offers a delightful journey alongside the South Platte River, providing continuous water views and passing through lush green meadows. You will enjoy panoramic vistas of lakes like Eaglewatch, Redtail, and Blackrock, with opportunities for wildlife observation. The path is predominantly paved with warm-tone concrete, ensuring an easy surface for jogging, and there is an adjacent crushed stone path for pedestrians. The route is mostly flat, making it suitable for all fitness levels, and the popular Nixon's Coffee House serves as a perfect mid-route stop for a break.
Planning your visit
The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a highly used path in the Metro Denver southern suburbs, so consider an earlier start to enjoy a quieter experience, especially on weekends. While the trail offers beautiful scenery, shade can be limited in some sections, so bring plenty of water, especially on warmer days. Nixon's Coffee House, conveniently located near the trail entrance, offers amenities like outdoor seating, restrooms, and water bottle refill stations, making it an ideal spot to refuel.
Trail details
- Distance: 8.8 miles (14.2 km)
- Elevation gain: 122 feet (37 metres)
- Difficulty: moderate
- Estimated time: 1 hours and 27 minutes
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