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Bear Creek Lake – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Morrison

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Bear Creek Lake – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Morrison

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Bear Creek Lake – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Morrison

02:37

43.9km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 12, 2026

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Bear Creek Lake Park

Bear Valley Open Space

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Parking

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2.80 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …

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10.8 km

Stone House Lake is situated amongst beautiful lawns, mature trees and plant beds. It is right next to a car park and also located along the Greenbelt Trail. There is a picnic area and public toilets near the lake.

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20.3 km

Bridge over South Platte River

Highlight • Bridge

Close to this bridge the Bear Creek flows into the South Platte River – and therefore several river trails also meet at exact this bridge: The Bear Creek River Trail, …

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35.3 km

Mount Carbon Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a good climb. Not very technical, but don't forget to bring your legs.

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37.4 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …

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37.4 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Carbon dominates Bear Creek Lake State Park, near the eastern entrance to the park, rising to an elevation of 6,000 feet (1759 meters). It offers a great vantage point …

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39.4 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake is a 40-acre artificial reservoir with plenty of outdoor options. You’ll find a boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, and rental boats during the warmer months. Located …

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43.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

7.86 km

1.44 km

605 m

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

11.4 km

582 m

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Today

Sunday 23 August

29°C

19°C

69 %

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Bear Creek Lake – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Morrison

Bear Creek Lake

Stone House Lake

Bridge over South Platte River

Mount Carbon Loop

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Bear Creek Lake

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