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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Orchard

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Orchard

Moderate

2.6

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Orchard

03:33

49.1km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.7 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.

Tip by

18.1 km

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

Tip by

20.1 km

Lake views

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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21.1 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 outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It flows through urban areas and the backcountry.

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39.2 km

View of the mountains from High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From here, you can catch some nice views of the mountain "skyline" in the distance. There's also lots of pedaling both ahead and behind you: The High Line Canal Trail is more than 70 miles long.

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39.8 km

Sumac Hill Farm viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a strategic point along the High Line Canal Trail with a view over Sumac Hill Farm. You can see the Big Dry Creek basin, the surrounding vegetation, and some of the birdlife that lives here.

Tip by

40.2 km

High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A ride on the Highline Canal trail is always a good one. This trail is a great one for anyone just looking to get out and get some exercise. It has moderate elevation changes and some nice views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and mountains to the west. The trail continues on for many miles either to the south or north where I usually ride. The Denver area has over 68 miles of trails all great for hiking, biking and walking.

Tip by

40.6 km

One-Mile Marker from Goodson Center

Highlight • Structure

There are small wooden posts, like this one, along the High Line Canal Trail so you can track your milage. This spot mark the one mile point from the Goodson Center, the main access point and trailhead for the High Line Trail.

Tip by

49.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

15.7 km

7.15 km

4.13 km

957 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

17.6 km

9.45 km

1.12 km

339 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 4 July

32°C

16°C

32 %

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Lake views loop from Orchard

Nixon's Coffee House