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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Arapahoe at Village Center

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Arapahoe at Village Center

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Arapahoe at Village Center

04:41

83.8km

810m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 312 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.7 km

Redtail Lake

Highlight • Lake

Redtail Lake is surrounded by a network of trails that offer views of the water, wildlife, and mountains. You can access the lake from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which …

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22.9 km

View from Chatfield Dam

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

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36.0 km

Alkire Greenbelt

Nature Reserve

42.3 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

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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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42.3 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

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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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64.2 km

South Platte River

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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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65.1 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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83.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

12.7 km

5.00 km

2.95 km

823 m

788 m

Surfaces

53.0 km

27.0 km

3.27 km

358 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,810 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 22 July

33°C

19°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Arapahoe at Village Center

Redtail Lake

View from Chatfield Dam

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

South Platte River

South Platte Reservoir

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