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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Knox

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Knox

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Knox

02:46

55.5km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.95 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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28.8 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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31.6 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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32.6 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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36.9 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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48.4 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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55.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

5.47 km

390 m

197 m

171 m

106 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

12.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

13°C

5°C

79 %

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Knox

South Platte River at Grant-Frontier Park

View from Chatfield Dam

South Platte River

South Platte Reservoir

Nixon's Coffee House

Platte River Trail bridge

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