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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Louisiana & Pearl

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Louisiana & Pearl

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Louisiana & Pearl

02:30

47.0km

180m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.6 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the intersection and trailhead for the Lee Gulch Trail and the Mary Carter Trail. This major trail junction is along the shores of the South Platte River …

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17.1 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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19.1 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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28.0 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 …

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29.0 km

South Platte Reservoir

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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33.4 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.

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34.0 km

Views of the South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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42.6 km

South Platte River at Grant-Frontier Park

Highlight • River

Grant-Frontier Park sits right on the South Platte River and is the site of the old Montana City, built in the 1850s. Today, visitors can find paved trails, playgrounds, restrooms, and benches.

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

536 m

384 m

255 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.3 km

12.3 km

335 m

111 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 24 August

33°C

17°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Louisiana & Pearl

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Lake views

South Platte River

South Platte Reservoir

Nixon's Coffee House

Views of the South Platte River

South Platte River at Grant-Frontier Park

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