Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Wetlands View loop from Littleton Downtown

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Wetlands View loop from Littleton Downtown

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Wetlands View loop from Littleton Downtown

06:30

151km

1,070m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 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 151 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 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.

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3.96 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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15.9 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

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44.7 km

Wildlife Viewing on South Perry Park Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

South Perry Park Road is a popular road for biking and is a great spot for seeing wildlife off the side of the highway. You'll pass a few different wildlife …

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75.6 km

Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Palmer Lake Recreation Area is a 36-acre recreation site at the foot of Ben Lomond Mountain and is a popular spot to enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

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133 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

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134 km

View of Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chatfield Internal Trail gets right up next to the 1,423-acre lake. The majority of the trail is on dirt and gravel, but there is a tiny section of pavement when you get close to the main observation deck.

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149 km