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United States
Colorado
Arapahoe County
Greenwood Village

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

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Arapahoe County
Greenwood Village

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

Moderate

4.7

(8323)

11,072

riders

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

04:16

92.9km

710m

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

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 76.5 km for 172 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

15.1 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

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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2

19.4 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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3

20.4 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

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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4

23.3 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5

29.4 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

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6

32.0 km

Slocumb Cabin

Highlight • Historical Site

The Slocumb Cabin is about 200 feet away from the Chatfield State Park Office, heading north-west down a paved trail. The cabin is the oldest standing structure in the Denver …

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7

63.5 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

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8

75.4 km

C-470 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The C-470 Trail is a wide, paved bike path that runs parallel to the CO-470 Highway. The trail is most popularly used as a commuter trail and is an excellent …

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92.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.6 km

30.2 km

5.13 km

2.30 km

417 m

151 m

108 m

Surfaces

71.6 km

20.4 km

429 m

320 m

243 m

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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