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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Long's Ridge/Mount Rosa Court Parking Structure

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Long's Ridge/Mount Rosa Court Parking Structure

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Long's Ridge/Mount Rosa Court Parking Structure

02:30

41.5km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

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3.84 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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4.81 km

Lake views

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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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6.67 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.

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9.25 km

Nixon's Coffee House

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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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9.84 km

Views of the South Platte River

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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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9.92 km

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

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Don’t miss the chance to see a SpaceX rocket booster up close. It’s mounted just above the Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton, inside a fenced lot by DISH Network. You …

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15.4 km

Bridge over South Platte River

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Close to this bridge the Bear Creek flows into the South Platte River – and therefore several river trails also meet at exact this bridge: The Bear Creek River Trail, …

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20.7 km

Platte River Trail bridge

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There are lovely views in both directions over the South Platte River from the trail of the same name. This humble water course provides the main supply of water for eastern Colorado.

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41.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

1.71 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

1.75 km

1.54 km

410 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Today

Wednesday 20 May

12°C

4°C

81 %

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Long's Ridge/Mount Rosa Court Parking Structure

South Platte River

Lake views