Wetlands View – Chatfield Reservoir loop from Littleton Downtown

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Wetlands View – Chatfield Reservoir loop from Littleton Downtown

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Wetlands View – Chatfield Reservoir loop from Littleton Downtown

04:18

59.0km

310m

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: October 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.1 km for 156 m

After 43.3 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 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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28.8 km

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are great views of Waterton Canyon off in the distance while running along the banks of Platte Canyon Reservoir on the High Line Canal Trail. You can connect to …

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30.9 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

Highlight • Trail

Heading from north to south, you can start the Colorado Trail here at the edge of Denver at Waterton Canyon.

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31.2 km

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the trail head for segment 1 of the Colorado Trail. There is a vault toilet and parking at the trail head.

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33.1 km

Cigar Pond

Highlight • Lake

Cigar Pond is just off the side of the Cigar Pond Trail with the South Platte River on the other side.

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34.8 km

Beach

35.5 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

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36.5 km

The Chatfield Internal Trail gets right up next to the 1,423-acre lake. The majority of the trail is on dirt and gravel, but there is a tiny section of pavement when you get close to the main observation deck.

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39.4 km

Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas to check out while you bike around the …

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59.0 km

End point

Train Station

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