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Bridge over South Platte River – Mount Carbon Loop loop from Dakota Ridge High School

Bridge over South Platte River – Mount Carbon Loop loop from Dakota Ridge High School

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Bridge over South Platte River – Mount Carbon Loop loop from Dakota Ridge High School

05:15

83.4km

440m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Bear Valley Open Space

Bear Creek Lake Park

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16.6 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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21.6 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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21.9 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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55.2 km

Views of the South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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60.8 km

Bridge over South Platte River

Highlight • Bridge

Close to this bridge the Bear Creek flows into the South Platte River – and therefore several river trails also meet at exact this bridge: The Bear Creek River Trail, …

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75.8 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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76.8 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

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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 …

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76.8 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

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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, …

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83.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

19.6 km

4.19 km

2.14 km

1.53 km

227 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

28.4 km

10.4 km

1.10 km

833 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Bridge over South Platte River – Mount Carbon Loop loop from Dakota Ridge High School

Chatfield State Park

Start of the Colorado Trail

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Views of the South Platte River

Bridge over South Platte River

Mount Carbon Loop

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

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