Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

Moderate

3.3

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riders

Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

04:04

72.3km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.4 km for 297 m

After 46.2 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.5 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a part of the Colorado Front Range Trail and runs along Cherry Creek, connecting Cherry Creek State Park in the north to Castlewood Canyon State Park in the south. It links parks and offers scenic views of cottonwoods, willows, and grasslands.

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28.1 km

Railbender Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railbender Park is a fantastic skate and tennis park. It's an ideal spot to take a break from your bike ride and watch the skateboarders in action. The park also features picnic benches and ample parking. If you're planning a longer ride on the Cherry Creek Trail, Railbender Park offers direct access to the trail, making it a great place to start or end your journey.

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36.2 km

Rueter-Hess Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Climbing westward at the end of the ride is always a bitch. Have low gears & get in the groove for a sustained climb. Almost feels like you're climbing a pass. Give yourself extra time & extra water.

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37.0 km

East Hess Road

Highlight • Climb

Climbing westward at the end of the ride is always a bitch. Have low gears & get in the groove for a sustained climb. Almost feels like you're climbing a pass. Give yourself extra time & extra water.

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50.6 km

View of Denver

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between you and me, this is one of the best viewpoints in the area. You can see Downtown Denver and the foothills as they stretch all the way to Boulder.

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63.6 km

Highlands Ranch Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

The Highlands Ranch Historic Park, which includes the iconic Highland Ranch Mansion, is an historic park complex in the Highlands Ranch community. The ranch and mansion reflect the history and lifestyle of the early settler community of the area, dating back several hundred years. The mansion itself is over a century old and has housed some of Denver's most prominent families. The ranch includes the mansion, two cottages, bunkhouse facilities, a carriage house, and a windmill; even today, it still functions as a working cattle and horse ranch.

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