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Metzger Ponds – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Prairie Dog Preserve

Metzger Ponds – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Prairie Dog Preserve

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Metzger Ponds – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Prairie Dog Preserve

02:33

50.5km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.49 km for 102 m

After 9.70 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.63 km

Lake Link Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lake Link Trail is a steep 5.5-mile (one-way) trail through Ruth Roberts Preserve in Broomfield that offers views of the surrounding mountains.

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7.41 km

Plaster Open Space

Nature Reserve

9.37 km

Quail Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

Quail Creek Open Space is a narrow protected strip of wetlands in the suburbs of Westminster, Colorado. There is a multi-use path that runs right through it and connects to other trails and parks.

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9.65 km

Quail's Crossing Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Quail's Crossing Park is a small park in Westminster, Colorado. There is a space-themed playground, swings, and picnic tables. There is a multi-use path (the Lake Link/ Quail Creek Trail) …

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14.3 km

Metzger Ponds are located in the Metzger Farm Open Space. The area is part of the city of Westminster and is bordered by Broomfield. The lake is best known for fishing, birdwatching and recreational purposes.

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17.4 km

Westfield Village Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Westfield Village Park has everything from playgrounds, to ball fields, and trails. It also connects to the Big Dry Creek & Metzger Farm Open Spaces, via the Big Dry Creek multi-use trail, for great wildlife & bird watching.

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20.1 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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20.7 km

Big Dry Creek Trail (Big Dry Creek Open Space Segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short section of the Big Dry Creek Trail passes through the Big Dry Creek Open Space near the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. The trail crosses the meandering Big Dry Creek through tall grasses.

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21.9 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Walnut Creek Open Space is one of Westminster's many open space parks that are connected to one another through over 120 miles of trails.

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23.2 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

50.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

6.08 km

2.15 km

1.78 km

996 m

843 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

16.0 km

880 m

532 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Thursday 30 July

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Metzger Ponds – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Prairie Dog Preserve

Lake Link Trail

Quail Creek Open Space

Quail's Crossing Park

Metzger Ponds

Westfield Village Park

City Park Pond

Big Dry Creek Trail (Big Dry Creek Open Space Segment)

Walnut Creek Open Space

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