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United States
Colorado
Jefferson County

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Chatfield State Park

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Jefferson County

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Chatfield State Park

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Chatfield State Park

02:31

52.7km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: March 27, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

631 m

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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2

6.79 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you'll find an excellent viewpoint over the Chatfield Reservoir.

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3

9.63 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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4

10.6 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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5

14.9 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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6

24.3 km

South Platte River at Grant-Frontier Park

Highlight • River

Grant-Frontier Park sits right on the South Platte River and is the site of the old Montana City, built in the 1850s. Today, visitors can find paved trails, playgrounds, restrooms, and benches.

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7

26.4 km

Platte River Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are lovely views in both directions over the South Platte River from the trail of the same name. This humble water course provides the main supply of water for eastern Colorado.

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52.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

2.78 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

17.6 km

126 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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4°C

72 %

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