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Mount Carbon Loop – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

Mount Carbon Loop – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

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17,470

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Mount Carbon Loop – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

02:25

36.1km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.8 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.05 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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7.27 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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8.25 km

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 from which to view the early ranges of the Rocky Mountains.

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8.26 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, making it a great spot to pause, sit for a bit, and enjoy the views.

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16.7 km

Red Rocks Park Scenic Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red Rocks Park is a scenic road that is intertwined between massive sandstone outcroppings with numerous overlooks. There is also a trading post located in the park that provides gifts and a quick snack.

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18.2 km

Red Rocks View Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

An incredible view over dramatic red rock formations, a breathtaking landscape.

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20.6 km

Dinosaur Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Dinosaur Ridge is a great paved trail to bring the kids to. It's closed to cars (save for the dinosaur visitor tour shuttle bus) and has other trails you can wander off on after locking up the bikes. The entirety of the trail is wheel chair accessible with toilets and seating along the way.

On the ridge itself, you'll find fossils and educational plaques.

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24.5 km

View of the Mountains from William Frederick Hayden Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

36.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

8.63 km

6.62 km

3.36 km

716 m

349 m

Surfaces

15.8 km

10.3 km

9.50 km

488 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (1,650 m)

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Monday 6 July

34°C

19°C

4 %

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Mount Carbon Loop – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

Bear Creek Underpass

Mount Carbon Loop

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Red Rocks Park Scenic Road

Red Rocks View Point

Dinosaur Ridge

View of the Mountains from William Frederick Hayden Park

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