Fairmont Canal Trail – View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir loop from Van Bibber Park

Fairmont Canal Trail – View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir loop from Van Bibber Park

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Fairmont Canal Trail – View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir loop from Van Bibber Park

04:44

72.3km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Fairmont Ditch Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great way to connect Clear Creek Trail to Long Lake Regional Park, Arvada Blunn Reservoir and the Ralston Creek Trail.

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Fairmont Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has some lovely view's of Denver and the canal as you cycle alongside it. The ground is gravel so should stay in decent condition unless it has been really wet.

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Top of Switchbacks at Arvada Blunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice bench here with a view of the Reservoir, North Table Mountain and the Front Range.

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View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a nice bench here to take it all in.

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13.4 km

Tucker Lake View

Highlight • Lake

Tucker Lake is a 66 acre lake with gorgeous views of the water and near by foothills. This is a popular lake for fishing as people can easily swap from the Blunn Reservoir to here.

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30.3 km

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

Nature Reserve

34.6 km

Standley Lake

Highlight • Lake

At 1,200 acres Standley Lake is the largest body of water in Westminster, and the 3rd largest reservoir in the Denver Metro Area. A number of parks and beaches line …

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Bald Eagle Viewing Hide

Highlight • Rest Area

If you're a bird enthusiast, the Bald Eagle Viewing Hide is a must-see. It's in a quiet spot with an elevated view, so spotting eagles is way easier. The best …

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