Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

Bike touring routes & trails

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

Moderate

2.9

(4)

riders

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – Bridge over South Platte River loop from Littleton - Mineral

02:21

40.1km

120m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Bear Valley Open Space

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.20 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.

Tip by

3.60 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

4.20 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.

Tip by

4.28 km

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

Highlight • Monument

Don’t miss the chance to see a SpaceX rocket booster up close. It’s mounted just above the Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton, inside a fenced lot by DISH Network. You …

Tip by

21.1 km

Stone House Lake

Highlight • Lake

Stone House Lake is situated amongst beautiful lawns, mature trees and plant beds. It is right next to a car park and also located along the Greenbelt Trail. There is a picnic area and public toilets near the lake.

Tip by

30.1 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, …

Tip by

37.7 km

Breckenridge Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Brewery just off the Platte River Trail, good beers, pub food and biergarten, worth a stop if you need a break. Their Happy Hour is pretty solid too (Monday – Thursday, from 2-5pm).

Tip by