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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood

02:25

23.0km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Bear Valley Open Space

Bear Creek Lake Park

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2.75 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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11.6 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …

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14.4 km

Big Soda Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.

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19.8 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …

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19.8 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Carbon dominates Bear Creek Lake State Park, near the eastern entrance to the park, rising to an elevation of 6,000 feet (1759 meters). It offers a great vantage point …

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23.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

8.73 km

612 m

436 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

7.80 km

863 m

436 m

225 m

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,660 m)

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Thursday 21 May

19°C

4°C

58 %

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Federal Correctional Institution, Englewood

Bear Creek Underpass

Bear Creek Lake

Big Soda Lake

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

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