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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

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3.1

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

03:48

58.8km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chatfield State Park

Pike National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.03 km

Lake views

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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25.4 km

Strontia Springs Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the Strontia Springs Dam. There are picnic tables and restrooms before the road turns to single track.

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35.2 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

Highlight • Trail

Heading from north to south, you can start the Colorado Trail here at the edge of Denver at Waterton Canyon.

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39.9 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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44.5 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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53.1 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

This parking lot at the top of the dam has picnic tables and trash cans, but the biggest attraction is the view. From here you have a 360-degree view of the mountains, Downtown Denver, Castle Rock, and often a hot air balloon. If you are looking to add some speed into your ride, the Groove Subaru Team ride starts here every Saturday at 8:30am sharp. Pace is unusually 25-30mph and takes around 1.5hrs .

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55.9 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 outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It flows through urban areas and the backcountry.

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56.8 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.

Tip by

58.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

21.2 km

3.72 km

1.51 km

1.12 km

416 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

21.6 km

11.8 km

988 m

565 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Wetlands View

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