Bridge over South Platte River – Nixon's Coffee House loop from 20th & Welton

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Bridge over South Platte River – Nixon's Coffee House loop from 20th & Welton

Moderate

4.6

(1043)

17,875

riders

Bridge over South Platte River – Nixon's Coffee House loop from 20th & Welton

02:28

42.8km

100m

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 7, 2026

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Train Station

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3.49 km

Strange Beer Craft Company

Highlight • Pub

Brewery just off the Platte River Trail at 13th Street. Solid beer selection and one of the better breweries in Denver, they also have a cool biergarten out back and …

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15.3 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, …

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20.8 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 …

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20.9 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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21.5 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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33.0 km

Platte River Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are lovely views in both directions over the South Platte River from the trail of the same name. This humble water course provides the main supply of water for eastern Colorado.

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