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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Southglenn

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Southglenn

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Southglenn

02:40

48.8km

270m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 1.82 km for 100 m

After 21.2 km for 2.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.4 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

Tip by

13.7 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.

Tip by

15.7 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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16.7 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 outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It flows through urban areas and the backcountry.

Tip by

19.6 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

27.0 km

Submerged Trees at 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, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

Tip by

29.4 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

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

Tip by

39.5 km

C-470 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The C-470 Trail is a wide, paved bike path that runs parallel to the CO-470 Highway. The trail is most popularly used as a commuter trail and is an excellent path to use for getting across town and connecting to other paths.

Tip by

48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

4.82 km

4.43 km

1.93 km

1.18 km

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

21.5 km

2.41 km

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Southglenn

Nixon's Coffee House