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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

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18,242

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

04:15

62.7km

1,030m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Valley Park

Chatfield State Park

Hildebrand Ranch Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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3.30 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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7.11 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 …

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31.8 km

Pleasant Park Grange Rest Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a rest stop for cyclists here with shade, restrooms, and picnic tables.

There is a local lady who stocks a cooler with drinks and snacks that cyclists can …

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49.1 km

South Valley Park Trailhead (south trailhead)

Highlight • Parking

The South Valley Park South Trailhead is one end of the Coyote Song Trail. This area has maps, parking, and restrooms. The trailhead is a quick turnoff from W. Deer Creek Canyon Road and is very accessible.

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59.5 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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60.5 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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62.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

20.8 km

626 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.4 km

10.1 km

216 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,580 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

South Platte Reservoir

View from Chatfield Dam

Pleasant Park Grange Rest Stop

South Valley Park Trailhead (south trailhead)

South Platte River

Lake views

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