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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Littleton - Mineral

04:41

57.9km

350m

Cycling

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: June 23, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

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Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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24.6 km

South Platte Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

This dirt trail takes you through a beautiful canyon to a scenic overlook of the South Platte River.

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32.5 km

Strontia Springs Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the Strontia Springs Dam. There are picnic tables and restrooms before the road turns to single track.

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42.2 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

Highlight • Trail

Heading from north to south, you can start the Colorado Trail here at the edge of Denver at Waterton Canyon.

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42.5 km

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the trail head for segment 1 of the Colorado Trail. There is a vault toilet and parking at the trail head.

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47.1 km

Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a state park that centers around the 1,423-acre South Platte River-fed Chatfield Reservoir. It offers biking and hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picnicking.

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54.8 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River, originating in the mountains of central Colorado at the Continental Divide, flows a total distance of about 439 miles. The river is a hot spot for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It flows through urban areas and the backcountry.

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55.8 km

Lake views

Highlight • Lake

On this stretch of the bike path, you can enjoy panoramic views of Eaglewatch, Redtail and Blackrock lakes. The trail winds between the lakes, making it a very pleasant ride.

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57.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

23.4 km

5.22 km

1.17 km

793 m

518 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.0 km

14.2 km

8.50 km

954 m

362 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

33°C

16°C

58 %

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Littleton - Mineral

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

South Platte Canyon Road

Strontia Springs Dam

Start of the Colorado Trail

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Chatfield State Park

South Platte River

Lake views

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