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Cherry Creek Trail North – Cottonwood Creek Wetlands loop from University of Denver

Cherry Creek Trail North – Cottonwood Creek Wetlands loop from University of Denver

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(5435)

6,504

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Cherry Creek Trail North – Cottonwood Creek Wetlands loop from University of Denver

02:50

50.8km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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After 19.2 km for 2.04 km

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Start point

Train Station

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6.09 km

Cherry Creek Trail North

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 40-mile trail extends through Denver offering a mostly paved and well-maintained route. This section passes along Cherry Creek and Lollipop Lake providing views of the water. Glimpses of the Front Range can be seen along the way.

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18.1 km

Cherry Creek State Park South Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome ! You are at the gates of a natural park in which you'll find an 880 surface acre reservoir. It's perfect for nature lovers.

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27.4 km

Cottonwood Creek Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Glide along the asphalt cycling path through Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, a mountain biker’s wildlife viewing paradise right in the city.

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27.8 km

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

Highlight • River

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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30.1 km

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have an amazing view of the Cherry Creek Reservoir, an ideal place to admire the colors of the sky!

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37.5 km

CCT: S2.4

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

43.8 km

Four Mile Historic Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Four Mile Historic Park is a living museum on 12 acres of land. It is the site of Denver's oldest house. You can catch a glimpse of the house from …

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43.8 km

Four Mile House

Highlight • Historical Site

Four Mile Historic Park is a living history museum centered around the last stop on the stage coach route into Denver. You can take tours around the oldest house in the city, which you can also see from the road.

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50.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

4.87 km

2.28 km

2.02 km

271 m

230 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

13.4 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 22 June

29°C

14°C

51 %

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Cherry Creek Trail North – Cottonwood Creek Wetlands loop from University of Denver

Cherry Creek Trail North

Cherry Creek State Park South Entrance

Cottonwood Creek Wetlands

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

CCT: S2.4

Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile House

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