Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

Moderate

3.3

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Cherry Creek Trail – Rueter-Hess Reservoir loop from Littleton - Mineral

04:19

75.3km

780m

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: November 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.5 km for 252 m

After 46.3 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.5 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a part of the Colorado Front Range Trail and runs along Cherry Creek, connecting Cherry Creek State Park in the north to Castlewood Canyon …

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28.1 km

Railbender Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Railbender Park is a fantastic skate and tennis park. It's an ideal spot to take a break from your bike ride and watch the skateboarders in action. The park also …

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36.3 km

Rueter-Hess Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Climbing westward at the end of the ride is always a bitch. Have low gears & get in the groove for a sustained climb. Almost feels like you're climbing a pass. Give yourself extra time & extra water.

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37.0 km

East Hess Road

Highlight • Climb

Climbing westward at the end of the ride is always a bitch. Have low gears & get in the groove for a sustained climb. Almost feels like you're climbing a pass. Give yourself extra time & extra water.

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50.7 km

View of Denver

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between you and me, this is one of the best viewpoints in the area. You can see Downtown Denver and the foothills as they stretch all the way to Boulder.

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60.2 km

West Big Dry Natural Area

Nature Reserve

60.8 km

West Big Dry Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The West Big Dry Trail is a mostly singletrack (with some double-track) unpaved path that passes through a number of parks and open spaces in the natural areas and regional …

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