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Littleton

South Platte Reservoir – Bridge into Golden loop from Littleton - Mineral

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United States
Colorado
Arapahoe County
Littleton

South Platte Reservoir – Bridge into Golden loop from Littleton - Mineral

Moderate

4.7

(8157)

9,756

riders

South Platte Reservoir – Bridge into Golden loop from Littleton - Mineral

04:34

86.8km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chatfield State Park

Bear Creek Lake Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.24 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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2

3.23 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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18.9 km

Alkire Greenbelt

Nature Reserve

4

24.5 km

Big Soda Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.

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5

42.1 km

The Clear Creek Trail offers some shaded multi-use paths to escape from traffic and enjoy views of the creek, Coors Brewing, and the steep cliffside of North Table Mountain.

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6

44.3 km

Bridge into Golden

Highlight • Bridge

A place to pause after an uphill climb if heading west toward Golden on the trail.

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7

49.8 km

Clear Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-paved trail is highly popular, connecting Denver and Golden. It winds alongside Clear Creek, passing by several lakes and offering a scenic route for a pleasant ride.

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8

63.2 km

Confluence Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Very little greenery for a park.

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9

83.3 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

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B

86.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.5 km

13.1 km

1.46 km

388 m

238 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.5 km

24.7 km

590 m

111 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,890 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Saturday 24 October

16°C

4°C

20 %

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