Bridge over South Platte River – Mile High Stadium loop from Lamar

Bridge over South Platte River – Mile High Stadium loop from Lamar

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Bridge over South Platte River – Mile High Stadium loop from Lamar

01:43

35.5km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.71 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.76 km

Sloan's Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

This park is one of the best places to catch a sunset around Denver! The park also bustles with life and activity during the day, with recreation facilities that include playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, athletic fields and multi-use trails.

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3.55 km

Sloan's Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Sloan's Lake Park is the second-largest park in Denver. It has two playgrounds, tennis courts, multiple athletic fields, boating, basketball courts, multi-use trails and picnic areas.

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3.77 km

Sunset View from Sloan's Lake East Shore

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sloan's Lake is a man-made lake in Denver, Colorado, whose origins are somewhat mysterious. While it did not exist during the early settlement of the area in the mid-19th century, it likely formed between 1861 and 1863. Today, Sloan's Lake is a habitat for various wildlife, including birds like white pelicans and Canada geese, and mammals like muskrats and nutria. Penny Island, located in the lake's center, features an osprey nesting structure and is a popular spot for drone pilots. Sloan's Lake Park, the second-largest park in Denver and is the center of the neighborhood of the same name.

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15.0 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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18.1 km

Bridge over South Platte River

Highlight • Bridge

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, the Platte River Trail and the Mary Carter Greenway Trail all connect to each other at this point. Besides you have a pretty nice view over the river.

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23.4 km

Platte River Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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30.3 km

Mile High Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Empower Field at Mile High, often called Mile High Stadium, is Denver’s iconic sports venue and home to the NFL’s Denver Broncos. Located near downtown, the stadium sits 5,280 feet above sea level, giving it its name. Opened in 2001, it replaced the original Mile High Stadium and can accommodate over 76,000 fans. The stadium hosts football games, concerts, and other large-scale events and features panoramic views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Outside, the "Bucky the Bronco" statue symbolizes the team and its history.

Tip by

35.5 km

End point

Train Station

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