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First Creek Overlook – View of Sand Creek loop from 40th & Airport/Gateway Park

First Creek Overlook – View of Sand Creek loop from 40th & Airport/Gateway Park

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First Creek Overlook – View of Sand Creek loop from 40th & Airport/Gateway Park

02:31

43.6km

130m

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: March 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.2 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

First Creek Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this vantage point, you'll be treated to a stunning view where the prairie meets the woodlands. The area showcases a diverse array of wildlife, from prairie dogs and bison in the meadows to eagles soaring through the air.

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16.9 km

Greenway Trail

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The Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail, or Greenway Trail, is one of the main trails on the southern side of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. It helps connect different …

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32.5 km

View of Sand Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great turn around point at the bridge to connect paved and gravel section of Sand Creek Trail.

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33.9 km

Bluff Lake Nature Area

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Bikes are not allowed on the trail but there is a place to lock them up. Also no dogs

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34.1 km

Bluff Lake Park

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Bluff Lake is the largest natural open space in Denver. This park is managed as a wild habitat to allow the fauna and flora to flourish there. You can also …

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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

9.03 km

6.53 km

5.89 km

1.68 km

614 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

13.9 km

5.30 km

1.27 km

843 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

5°C

39 %

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First Creek Overlook – View of Sand Creek loop from 40th & Airport/Gateway Park

First Creek Overlook

Greenway Trail

View of Sand Creek

Bluff Lake Nature Area

Bluff Lake Park

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