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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Hungry Horse Open Space

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Hungry Horse Open Space

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4.8

(7402)

13,680

riders

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Hungry Horse Open Space

06:01

119km

540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Cherry Creek State Park

Chatfield State Park

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Parking

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1.60 km

The Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cherry Creek Trail is paved and smooth the entire way. The entire path totals nearly 40 miles and is really popular for biking. It's utilized as a commuter trail so plan on seeing many others out on the trail.

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30.7 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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31.5 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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52.6 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well maintained multi use trail, which leads from downtown Denver all the way to Cherry Creek State Park. The trail is for cyclists and walkers only and follows the Cherry Creek.

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54.4 km

Confluence Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Very little greenery for a park.

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74.0 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.

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78.3 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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79.3 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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119 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.8 km

23.2 km

1.69 km

1.09 km

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

96.1 km

22.0 km

567 m

143 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,830 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Today

Monday 24 August

30°C

15°C

44 %

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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Hungry Horse Open Space

The Cherry Creek Trail

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Cherry Creek State Park South Entrance

Cherry Creek Trail

Confluence Park

Nixon's Coffee House

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South Platte River

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