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Douglas County
Lone Tree

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Sky Ridge

Routes
United States
Colorado
Douglas County
Lone Tree

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Sky Ridge

Hard

4.7

(3554)

10,789

riders

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Sky Ridge

06:58

93.8km

840m

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: May 22, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Pike National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Dad Clark Natural Area

Nature Reserve

2

48.1 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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3

48.1 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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4

57.8 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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5

58.1 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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6

62.2 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

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7

63.1 km

View of Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chatfield Internal Trail gets right up next to the 1,423-acre lake. The majority of the trail is on dirt and gravel, but there is a tiny section of pavement when you get close to the main observation deck.

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8

63.9 km

East Chatfield Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to enjoy the scenic views of the lake and mountains.

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9

65.3 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

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B

93.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

26.9 km

25.7 km

6.82 km

5.94 km

567 m

309 m

Surfaces

57.1 km

23.7 km

10.8 km

1.01 km

949 m

291 m

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,660 m)

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