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Start of the Colorado Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

Start of the Colorado Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

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3.1

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Start of the Colorado Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

02:34

39.9km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: May 22, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

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Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

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There are great views of Waterton Canyon off in the distance while running along the banks of Platte Canyon Reservoir on the High Line Canal Trail. You can connect to …

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19.3 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

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

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19.6 km

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

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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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24.1 km

Chatfield State Park

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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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28.9 km

View from Chatfield Dam

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Here you'll find an excellent viewpoint over the Chatfield Reservoir.

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29.0 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

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This short, paved trail is wheelchair accessible and provides a vantage point to watch boats, appreciate the mountain views, or spectate the dog park! In the summer/spring bugs can be …

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30.9 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

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View from the gravel section of the Dam Trail. Nice views of the foothills and the suburbs from the Dam Trail.

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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

5.54 km

5.00 km

2.58 km

1.27 km

567 m

266 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

15.4 km

7.31 km

607 m

418 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (1,660 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Start of the Colorado Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

Start of the Colorado Trail

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Chatfield State Park

View from Chatfield Dam

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

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