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Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Stonegate

Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Stonegate

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(3548)

11,297

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Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Stonegate

02:31

45.9km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.18 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a part of the Colorado Front Range Trail and runs along Cherry Creek, connecting Cherry Creek State Park in the north to Castlewood Canyon State Park in the south. It links parks and offers scenic views of cottonwoods, willows, and grasslands.

Tip by

5.81 km

Railbender Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railbender Park is a fantastic skate and tennis park. It's an ideal spot to take a break from your bike ride and watch the skateboarders in action. The park also features picnic benches and ample parking. If you're planning a longer ride on the Cherry Creek Trail, Railbender Park offers direct access to the trail, making it a great place to start or end your journey.

Tip by

9.66 km

McCabe Meadows

Highlight • Trail

McCabe Meadows, located in Parker, Colorado, is a park and arboretum that borders Salisbury Equestrian Park. It boasts several nature paths, with the paved Cherry Creek Trail running through the center of the property.

Tip by

9.79 km

McCabe Meadows Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

McCabe Meadows is a park and arboretum in Parker, Colorado. It backs up to Salisbury Equestrian Park and features multiple nature paths with a paved bike path (Cherry Creek Trail) running right through the middle of the property.

Tip by

15.9 km

Rueter-Hess Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Climbing westward at the end of the ride is always a bitch. Have low gears & get in the groove for a sustained climb. Almost feels like you're climbing a pass. Give yourself extra time & extra water.

Tip by

16.6 km

East Hess Road

Highlight • Climb

Climbing westward at the end of the ride is always a bitch. Have low gears & get in the groove for a sustained climb. Almost feels like you're climbing a pass. Give yourself extra time & extra water.

Tip by

45.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.9 km

8.46 km

5.06 km

261 m

244 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

15.9 km

440 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,960 m)

Lowest point (1,750 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

32°C

11°C

35 %

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Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Stonegate

Cherry Creek Trail

Railbender Park

McCabe Meadows

McCabe Meadows Bridge

Rueter-Hess Reservoir

East Hess Road

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