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South Platte River – The Grove at Commons Park loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

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South Platte River – The Grove at Commons Park loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

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South Platte River – The Grove at Commons Park loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

02:32

43.9km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.01 km

South Platte River and lake viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bike path offers excellent views over the several lakes in the surroundings.

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10.2 km

Clear Creek

Highlight • River

Clear Creek, a vibrant waterway roughly 66 miles long, originates in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver, finally meeting with the South Platte River. The contrast in the water's color …

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11.3 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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12.0 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

Sand Creek and the South Platte River meet here. Crossing this bridge is a junction for the Sand Creek Trail and the South Platte River Trail, the respective urban trails that follow these rivers.

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21.5 km

The Grove at Commons Park

Highlight • Parking

The Grove at Commons Park in Denver is a memorial from the city of Denver and various AIDS/HIV organizations from the city and state to the people who have suffered …

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22.1 km

Denver Beer Co

Highlight • Pub

Great spot for a pit stop along the Platte River Trail, good beer selection and location, there's often food trucks parked outside the brewery.

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43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

2.63 km

656 m

474 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.0 km

5.12 km

274 m

191 m

107 m

Elevation

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Friday 8 May

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South Platte River – The Grove at Commons Park loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

South Platte River and lake viewpoint

Clear Creek

South Platte River

South Platte River

The Grove at Commons Park

Denver Beer Co

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