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Big Soda Lake – Bear Creek Lake loop from Red Rocks College

Big Soda Lake – Bear Creek Lake loop from Red Rocks College

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2.9

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Big Soda Lake – Bear Creek Lake loop from Red Rocks College

02:53

39.5km

510m

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: June 8, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 20.9 km for 445 m

After 25.6 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 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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18.9 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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19.0 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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21.1 km

Mount Carbon Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a good climb. Not very technical, but don't forget to bring your legs.

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25.7 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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39.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

14.6 km

6.02 km

377 m

289 m

157 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

17.5 km

3.07 km

564 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

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Today

Thursday 2 July

31°C

16°C

11 %

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Big Soda Lake – Bear Creek Lake loop from Red Rocks College

Big Soda Lake

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Mount Carbon Loop

Bear Creek Lake

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