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Red Rocks Park Scenic Road – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

Red Rocks Park Scenic Road – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

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2.6

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Red Rocks Park Scenic Road – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

02:06

32.3km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Matthews/Winters Park

Red Rocks Park

Bear Creek Lake Park

Bear Valley Open Space

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5.06 km

Dinosaur Tracksite

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pedaling along the Dakota Ridge service road, you’ll hit the famous Dinosaur Tracksite, where ancient footprints in Dakota sandstone are stained for visibility. Over 300 tracks left by iguanodonts and small theropods lie just off the path.

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5.19 km

Dinosaur Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Dinosaur Ridge is a great paved trail to bring the kids to. It's closed to cars (save for the dinosaur visitor tour shuttle bus) and has other trails you can …

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8.51 km

Red Rocks Park Scenic Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red Rocks Park is a scenic road that is intertwined between massive sandstone outcroppings with numerous overlooks. There is also a trading post located in the park that provides gifts and a quick snack.

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17.2 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Carbon dominates Bear Creek Lake State Park, near the eastern entrance to the park, rising to an elevation of 6,000 feet (1759 meters). It offers a great vantage point …

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17.2 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …

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18.2 km

Mount Carbon Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a good climb. Not very technical, but don't forget to bring your legs.

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22.5 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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28.7 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …

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32.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.96 km

5.20 km

3.37 km

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

10.8 km

7.93 km

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (1,660 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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3°C

75 %

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Red Rocks Park Scenic Road – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

Dinosaur Tracksite

Dinosaur Ridge

Red Rocks Park Scenic Road

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Mount Carbon Loop

Bear Creek Underpass

Bear Creek Lake

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