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Cherry Creek Trail – Washington Park Flower Gardens loop from University of Denver

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Cherry Creek Trail – Washington Park Flower Gardens loop from University of Denver

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Cherry Creek Trail – Washington Park Flower Gardens loop from University of Denver

00:58

16.6km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.21 km

Washington Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Washington Park, in Denver, Colorado, is a 155-acre urban park that features two lakes, Smith Lake and Grasmere Lake, and a 2.6-mile jogging and biking loop as well as connecting trails to other major bike paths in the area. There are also open green spaces, and well-maintained flower gardens, including a replica of George Washington’s Mount Vernon garden. Additional facilities include tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas, and the historic boathouse by Smith Lake that serves as a popular venue for events.

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2.64 km

Smith Lake & Fishing Pond

Highlight • Lake

Smith Lake and Fishing Pond are two small reservoirs in Washington Park. The park is a super popular place for exercise on two feet. From walking, to running workouts, to outdoor fitness classes, you will see all sorts of runners, walkers, and joggers out on the paths around the park and near this pond and lake. This is a cool spot where you can see both bodies of water near the road crossing.

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8.25 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well maintained multi use trail, which leads from downtown Denver all the way to Cherry Creek State Park. The trail is for cyclists and walkers only and follows the Cherry Creek.

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9.59 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well maintained multi use trail, which leads from downtown Denver all the way to Cherry Creek State Park. The trail is for cyclists and walkers only and follows the Cherry Creek.

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14.1 km

Washington Park Flower Gardens

Highlight • Natural

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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

4.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

23°C

5°C

57 %

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Cherry Creek Trail – Washington Park Flower Gardens loop from University of Denver

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Smith Lake & Fishing Pond

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Washington Park Flower Gardens

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