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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

02:32

38.7km

170m

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: July 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.24 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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5.97 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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6.07 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 absurdly bad along the path, but the beauty kinda makes up for it. At the area closest to the parking lot, there are picnic tables and a shelter.

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8.06 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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23.2 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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23.5 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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35.5 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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36.5 km

South Platte Reservoir

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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38.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

7.14 km

5.41 km

955 m

762 m

518 m

262 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

13.2 km

8.48 km

678 m

443 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Tuesday 28 July

33°C

18°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

November 3, 2024,Chatfield-Highline Canal-Hildebrand Ranch

Initially was navigating using my Wahoo Element Roam but it lost it's way at point A which is when Komoot started recording. Several recent trips with Wahoo computer have led me astray so I always have route download to Komoot for backup. Total miles:37.8 miles starting from home

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View from Chatfield Dam

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

Start of the Colorado Trail

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