Big Dry Creek Trail – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

Big Dry Creek Trail – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

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Big Dry Creek Trail – Walnut Creek Open Space loop from Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

02:09

39.3km

220m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

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 8.14 km for 531 m

After 31.4 km for 1.56 km

After 34.5 km for 504 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.41 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

5.91 km

Big Dry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Big Dry Creek Trail is located in Westminster and spans 12 miles from Interstate 25 to Standley Lake. The multi-use trail features a mostly flat terrain with occasional moderate …

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6.76 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Walnut Creek Open Space is one of Westminster's many open space parks that are connected to one another through over 120 miles of trails.

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7.35 km

Big Dry Creek Trail (Big Dry Creek Open Space Segment)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short section of the Big Dry Creek Trail passes through the Big Dry Creek Open Space near the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado. The trail crosses the meandering Big Dry Creek through tall grasses.

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8.51 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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11.1 km

Westfield Village Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Westfield Village Park has everything from playgrounds, to ball fields, and trails. It also connects to the Big Dry Creek & Metzger Farm Open Spaces, via the Big Dry Creek multi-use trail, for great wildlife & bird watching.

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15.9 km

Willow Run Pond

Highlight • Lake

This pond is a good sight from the road as you cycle past. It forms part of the wider Willow Run Park, a great spot to take a break and have a mid ride refuel.

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19.7 km

Tanglewood Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

25.6 km

Wooden Bridge on Farmers' High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Farmers’ High Line Canal Trail provides an easy, pleasant way to traverse the northern suburbs of Denver. The paved pathway connects Westminster, Northglenn, and Thornton. Built in the 1860s, …

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