Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Littleton Downtown

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Littleton Downtown

Moderate

4.9

(2714)

19,053

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Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Littleton Downtown

04:01

61.0km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.7 km for 156 m

After 46.3 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.48 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.

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31.2 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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33.2 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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33.5 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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37.1 km

Beach

37.8 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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38.7 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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39.5 km

East Chatfield Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to enjoy the scenic views of the lake and mountains.

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40.9 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.

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61.0 km

End point

Train Station

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