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Highline Canal Trail to the Cherry Creek Reservoir loop — Aurora

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Highline Canal Trail to the Cherry Creek Reservoir loop — Aurora

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Highline Canal Trail to the Cherry Creek Reservoir loop — Aurora

03:57

68.1km

280m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 4, 2024

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View of Sand Creek

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Sand Creek at Morrison Nature Center

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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

A short, paved spur trail off of the main Smoky Hill Trail leads to this great overlook of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Many of the trails open to bikes in Cherry …

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Smoky Hill Picnic Site

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34.1 km

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

Cottonwood Creek runs out of Cherry Creek Reservoir and continues south. You cross the creek on several occasions on bridges while following the bike path.

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Cherry Creek Spur Trail

The views towards the lake are absolutely stunning and especially so with the grassland in the foreground. Please be courteous of other users of this beautiful path.

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Village Greens South Park Pond

The Pond is a small, man-made reservoir on the border of Village Greens South Park. The pond is a popular spot for ducks and geese. There is also a big, …

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68.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.6 km

11.8 km

1.04 km

401 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

9.40 km

5.41 km

3.42 km

1.08 km

146 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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Friday 17 October

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Highline Canal Trail to the Cherry Creek Reservoir loop — Aurora

View of Sand Creek

Sand Creek at Morrison Nature Center

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Smoky Hill Picnic Site

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek Spur Trail

Village Greens South Park Pond

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