Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Highlands Ranch

Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Highlands Ranch

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Highlands Ranch

04:04

73.6km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.92 km for 175 m

After 66.1 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.26 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 …

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9.34 km

South Platte River

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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 …

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29.7 km

Mann Reservoir has tall red rock features on the north-east side of the reservoir. The Swallow Trail will take visitors closest to the rock features. There is also parking on the north end of the reservoir.

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58.6 km

Views of the South Platte River

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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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59.2 km

Nixon's Coffee House

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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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61.4 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.

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63.4 km

Lake views

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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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63.4 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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73.6 km

End point

Parking

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