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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Bear Creek Lake Park

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Bear Creek Lake Park

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Bear Creek Lake Park

01:01

15.3km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Bear Creek Lake Park

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Parking

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3.85 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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3.86 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.99 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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10.6 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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13.4 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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15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

3.48 km

2.95 km

377 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.38 km

5.82 km

1.13 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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76 %

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from Bear Creek Lake Park

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

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Bear Creek Lake

Big Soda Lake

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