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Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

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Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

02:53

50.4km

160m

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: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

22.2 km

One-Mile Marker from Goodson Center

Highlight • Structure

There are small wooden posts, like this one, along the High Line Canal Trail so you can track your milage. This spot mark the one mile point from the Goodson Center, the main access point and trailhead for the High Line Trail.

Tip by

2

22.3 km

High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A ride on the Highline Canal trail is always a good one. This trail is a great one for anyone just looking to get out and get some exercise. It has moderate elevation changes and some nice views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and mountains to the west. The trail continues on for many miles either to the south or north where I usually ride. The Denver area has over 68 miles of trails all great for hiking, biking and walking.

Tip by

3

22.9 km

Sumac Hill Farm viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a strategic point along the High Line Canal Trail with a view over Sumac Hill Farm. You can see the Big Dry Creek basin, the surrounding vegetation, and some of the birdlife that lives here.

Tip by

4

23.0 km

View of the mountains from High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From here, you can catch some nice views of the mountain "skyline" in the distance. There's also lots of pedaling both ahead and behind you: The High Line Canal Trail is more than 70 miles long.

Tip by

5

36.2 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the intersection and trailhead for the Lee Gulch Trail and the Mary Carter Trail. This major trail junction is along the shores of the South Platte River and is a great resting spot or a spot to visit with the family.

Tip by

6

37.1 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

7

37.7 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.

Tip by

8

43.2 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, the Platte River Trail and the Mary Carter Greenway Trail all connect to each other at this point. Besides you have a pretty nice view over the river.

Tip by

B

50.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

15.9 km

12.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

12.0 km

11.3 km

10.3 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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