Moderate bike ride. 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.48 km

Clear Creek Trail Bridge

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Clear Creek Trail Bridge runs over Clear Creek on the Clear Creek Trail. It is narrow and arched and surrounded by lush woods. There are clearings under the trees around …

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12.9 km

Clear Creek Trail

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This well-paved trail is highly popular, connecting Denver and Golden. It winds alongside Clear Creek, passing by several lakes and offering a scenic route for a pleasant ride.

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13.4 km

Tabor Lake View

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Nice place for birding along the Clear Creek Trail. Watch for Cormorants and Great Blue Heron nesting in the "Dr Seuss" trees on the island. Lots of migratory ducks land here too.

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15.2 km

Clear Creek Trail View

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Another good birding spot, usually can find migratory ducks here when in season.

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19.5 km

Bridge into Golden

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A place to pause after an uphill climb if heading west toward Golden on the trail.

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20.5 km

Clear Creek Trail

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The Clear Creek Trail offers some shaded multi-use paths to escape from traffic and enjoy views of the creek, Coors Brewing, and the steep cliffside of North Table Mountain.

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21.7 km

Colorado Front Range Trail (Clear Creek Trail)

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The Clear Creek Trail offers some shaded multi-use paths to escape from traffic and enjoy views of the creek, Coors Brewing, and the steep cliffside of North Table Mountain.

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30.3 km

Tabor Street Access to the Clear Creek Trail

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The access to Clear Creek Trail from Tabor Street is a nice way to connect Clear Creek to the Wheat Ridge Ward Road Rail Station and to connect Clear Creek to Van Bibber Creek Trail.

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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

3.56 km

914 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km