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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from overflow

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from overflow

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from overflow

01:40

27.3km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Bear Valley Open Space

Bear Creek Lake Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.03 km

Stone House Lake

Highlight • Lake

Stone House Lake is situated amongst beautiful lawns, mature trees and plant beds. It is right next to a car park and also located along the Greenbelt Trail. There is a picnic area and public toilets near the lake.

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3.84 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

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

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10.1 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 1 to October 31, the campground is one of the closest full-service options near Denver. Visitors can also enjoy picnic shelters, paved and unpaved trails, an archery range, and scenic reservoirs.

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13.5 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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17.9 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Carbon dominates Bear Creek Lake State Park, near the eastern entrance to the park, rising to an elevation of 6,000 feet (1759 meters). It offers a great vantage point from which to view the early ranges of the Rocky Mountains.

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17.9 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, making it a great spot to pause, sit for a bit, and enjoy the views.

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27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

5.30 km

1.95 km

224 m

101 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

9.87 km

298 m

252 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,650 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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14 %

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Bear Creek Lake – Big Soda Lake loop from overflow

Stone House Lake

Bear Creek Underpass

Bear Creek Lake

Big Soda Lake

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

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