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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Colorado

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Denver County
Denver

South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Colorado

Moderate

4.6

(1260)

16,703

riders

South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Colorado

03:44

75.9km

610m

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: March 23, 2026

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After 50.3 km for 186 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.3 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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2

19.6 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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3

20.6 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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4

23.5 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you'll find an excellent viewpoint over the Chatfield Reservoir.

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5

33.1 km

Mann Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Mann Reservoir has tall red rock features on the north-east side of the reservoir. The Swallow Trail will take visitors closest to the rock features. There is also parking on the north end of the reservoir.

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6

50.4 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …

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7

56.4 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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B

75.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.6 km

23.8 km

6.04 km

628 m

509 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

33.8 km

303 m

262 m

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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5°C

85 %

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