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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Lamar

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Lamar

Moderate

4.9

(6277)

12,585

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Lamar

03:43

62.2km

320m

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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.4 km

Platte River Trail bridge

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There are lovely views in both directions over the South Platte River from the trail of the same name. This humble water course provides the main supply of water for eastern Colorado.

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16.6 km

Bridge over South Platte River

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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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22.2 km

Views of the South Platte River

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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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25.2 km

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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31.0 km

View from Chatfield Dam

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

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33.9 km

South Platte River

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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 …

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34.8 km

Lake views

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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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39.3 km

Nixon's Coffee House

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Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

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62.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.3 km

6.80 km

455 m

450 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

21.0 km

567 m

131 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 26 August

29°C

16°C

64 %

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Lamar

Platte River Trail bridge

Bridge over South Platte River

Views of the South Platte River