Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton - Mineral

02:49

55.2km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.06 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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3.24 km

Redtail Lake

Highlight • Lake

Redtail Lake is surrounded by a network of trails that offer views of the water, wildlife, and mountains. You can access the lake from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which …

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3.62 km

Lake views

Highlight • Lake

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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17.4 km

Mann Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Mann Reservoir has tall red rock features on the north-east side of the reservoir. The Swallow Trail will take visitors closest to the rock features. There is also parking on the north end of the reservoir.

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32.6 km

Alkire Greenbelt

Nature Reserve

49.2 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you'll find an excellent viewpoint over the Chatfield Reservoir.

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52.1 km

South Platte River

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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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53.0 km

South Platte Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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55.2 km

End point

Train Station

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