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Walnut Creek Open Space – Big Dry Creek loop from Louisville

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Walnut Creek Open Space – Big Dry Creek loop from Louisville

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4.5

(4226)

6,281

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Walnut Creek Open Space – Big Dry Creek loop from Louisville

02:42

45.7km

270m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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7.92 km

Frank Varra Pond

Highlight • Lake

Frank Varra Park has a small pond and patches of trees over rolling green grass. Rock Creek flows through the park and Rock Creek Trail offers riders views of it all.

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16.9 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Forest

Walnut Creek Open Space is one of Westminster's many open space parks that are connected to one another through over 120 miles of trails.

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17.2 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

One of the many open spaces within the city of Westminster, Walnut Creek connects to a trail network of over 120 miles. Included in these trails is the 16-mile US …

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18.0 km

Big Dry Creek

Highlight • River

The Big Dry Creek Open Space boundary actually follows a semi-narrow corridor along the Big Dry Creek waterway. The Big Dry Creek Trail is the most popular within the Nature …

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18.2 km

Armed Forces Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

This memorial is dedicated to all those who have served in any branch of the armed services. It features a water fountain, benches, granite pillars, and unique statues of soldiers.

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18.7 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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23.8 km

Metzger Ponds are located in the Metzger Farm Open Space. The area is part of the city of Westminster and is bordered by Broomfield. The lake is best known for fishing, birdwatching and recreational purposes.

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24.4 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

30.3 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

The Big Dry Creek Open Space boundary actually follows a semi-narrow corridor along the Big Dry Creek waterway. The Big Dry Creek Trail is the most popular within the Nature …

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45.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

3.13 km

2.44 km

239 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

2.76 km

1.93 km

420 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 1 September

28°C

16°C

67 %

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Walnut Creek Open Space – Big Dry Creek loop from Louisville

Frank Varra Pond

Walnut Creek Open Space

Walnut Creek Open Space

Big Dry Creek

Armed Forces Memorial Garden

City Park Pond

Metzger Ponds

Big Dry Creek Open Space

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