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Arapahoe County

Swim Beach – Aurora Reservoir loop from Smoky Hill Trail Historic Marker

Bike touring routes & trails

Arapahoe County

Swim Beach – Aurora Reservoir loop from Smoky Hill Trail Historic Marker

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(6377)

12,726

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Swim Beach – Aurora Reservoir loop from Smoky Hill Trail Historic Marker

02:13

36.8km

260m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.55 km

Swim Beach

Highlight • Beach

There are three beaches at Aurora Reservoir: the scuba beach, the boat beach and the swim beach. At this location you can find the swim beach. There's beautiful sand, a snack bar, shades and a play ground.

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2

8.57 km

Aurora Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Aurora Reservoir spans 800 acres of water surface and provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and even swimming at the designated swim beach.

There is a very nice perimeter trail where you can explore the area surrounding the reservoir.

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3

8.62 km

Aurora Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Aurora Reservoir spans 800 acres of water surface and provides opportunities for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and even swimming at the designated swim beach.

There is a very nice perimeter trail where you can explore the area surrounding the reservoir.

Tip by

4

33.4 km

Swim Beach at Aurora Reservoir

Highlight • Beach

There are three beaches at Aurora Reservoir: the scuba beach, the boat beach and the swim beach. At this location you can find the swim beach. There's beautiful sand, a snack bar, shades and a play ground.

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B

36.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

11.6 km

2.65 km

2.02 km

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

15.4 km

232 m

148 m

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Highest point (1,890 m)

Lowest point (1,790 m)

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Sunday 14 June

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