Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

03:05

60.3km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 5 m

After 60.3 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.74 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

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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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5.73 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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9.54 km

View from Chatfield Dam

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

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22.0 km

Deer Creek Climb

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Deer Creek Canyon is a smooth road that winds up into the hills. Drivers up here are generally courteous and there are quite a few spots to pull out on …

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37.7 km

Mann Reservoir

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Mann Reservoir has tall red rock features on the north-east side of the reservoir. The Swallow Trail will take visitors closest to the rock features. There is also parking on the north end of the reservoir.

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53.6 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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54.6 km

South Platte Reservoir

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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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58.9 km