Village Greens South Park Pond – Cherry Creek Reservoir loop from Dayton

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Village Greens South Park Pond – Cherry Creek Reservoir loop from Dayton

Hard

3.3

(3)

runners

Village Greens South Park Pond – Cherry Creek Reservoir loop from Dayton

02:33

23.6km

130m

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: October 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.90 km for 64 m

Customers only

After 8.03 km for 225 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Village Greens South Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Pond is a small, man-made reservoir on the border of Village Greens South Park. The pond is a popular spot for ducks and geese. There is also a big, …

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4.91 km

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Cherry Creek Reservoir is an 880-acre reservoir and a popular spot for boating, fishing, and swimming.

The surrounding park features hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, and an off-leash dog area. …

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5.20 km

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

Highlight • River

Cottonwood Creek runs out of Cherry Creek Reservoir and continues south. You cross the creek on several occasions on bridges while following the bike path.

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9.04 km

Smoky Hill Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

The Smoky Hill Picnic Site is located on the eastern side of Cherry Creek Reservoir. It has a parking area and provides public toilets and sheltered eating areas with loads …

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9.41 km

Smoky Hill Group Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

The Smoky Hill Picnic Site is located on the eastern side of Cherry Creek Reservoir. It has a parking area and provides public toilets and sheltered eating areas with loads …

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9.74 km

Swim Beach

Beach

10.3 km

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short, paved spur trail off of the main Smoky Hill Trail leads to this great overlook of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Many of the trails open to bikes in Cherry …

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12.2 km

Cherry Creek State Park North Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Cherry Creek State Park is big enough that it features a number of trailheads. This northern entrance is an easy way to access the park from Englewood and Glendale.

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23.6 km

End point

Train Station

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