Shop Creek Trail – CCT: 2.3 loop from Temple Emanuel

Shop Creek Trail – CCT: 2.3 loop from Temple Emanuel

Easy

5.0

(5286)

9,484

riders

Shop Creek Trail – CCT: 2.3 loop from Temple Emanuel

01:50

36.4km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.4 km for 1.06 km

Customers only

After 19.6 km for 705 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

8.81 km

CCT: S2.5

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

14.9 km

Swim Beach

Beach

18.0 km

Shop Creek Trail is a multi-use paved path located within Cherry Creek State Park in Denver, Colorado. Spanning approximately 1 mile, the trail follows Shop Creek and offers an easy route through diverse landscapes, including wetlands, grasslands, and wooded areas in the large, popular park. The trail is accessible year-round and is a nice, easy trail to connect with others as you explore Cherry Creek Park.

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20.8 km

Smoky Hill Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

The Smoky Hill Picnic Site is located on the eastern side of Cherry Creek Reservoir. It has a parking area and provides public toilets and sheltered eating areas with loads of room to run around.

Slightly north of here is a lake beach with a designated swimming area. Make sure to only swim at the northern end of the beach as swimming is prohibited at the southern side.

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22.9 km

Cherry Creek State Park North Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Cherry Creek State Park is big enough that it features a number of trailheads. This northern entrance is an easy way to access the park from Englewood and Glendale.

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