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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

02:12

40.8km

110m

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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Bear Valley Open Space

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Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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3.65 km

Nixon's Coffee House

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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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4.25 km

Views of the South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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4.32 km

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

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Don’t miss the chance to see a SpaceX rocket booster up close. It’s mounted just above the Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton, inside a fenced lot by DISH Network. You …

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20.4 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

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

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31.0 km

Bridge over South Platte River

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Close to this bridge the Bear Creek flows into the South Platte River – and therefore several river trails also meet at exact this bridge: The Bear Creek River Trail, …

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38.0 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

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This point marks the intersection and trailhead for the Lee Gulch Trail and the Mary Carter Trail. This major trail junction is along the shores of the South Platte River …

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40.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

1.79 km

848 m

668 m

160 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

3.07 km

685 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

12°C

4°C

81 %

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Nixon's Coffee House

Views of the South Platte River

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

Bear Creek Underpass

Bridge over South Platte River

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

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