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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

01:46

28.4km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.24 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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6.05 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

This parking lot at the top of the dam has picnic tables and trash cans, but the biggest attraction is the view. From here you have a 360-degree view of …

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13.2 km

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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19.7 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

View from the gravel section of the Dam Trail. Nice views of the foothills and the suburbs from the Dam Trail.

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25.3 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 …

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26.2 km

Lake views

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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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

3.71 km

499 m

264 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

12.2 km

2.17 km

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 10 May

18°C

8°C

11 %

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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

South Platte Reservoir

View from Chatfield Dam

View of Chatfield Reservoir

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

South Platte River

Lake views

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