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Jefferson County

Mount Carbon Loop – Bear Creek Lake loop from Green Mountain High School

Mountain biking trails

Jefferson County

Mount Carbon Loop – Bear Creek Lake loop from Green Mountain High School

Moderate

4.8

(9650)

12,613

riders

Mount Carbon Loop – Bear Creek Lake loop from Green Mountain High School

02:24

31.2km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Bear Creek Lake Park

William Frederick Hayden Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

12.3 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

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Mount Carbon dominates Bear Creek Lake State Park, near the eastern entrance to the park, rising to an elevation of 6,000 feet (1759 meters). It offers a great vantage point …

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12.4 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

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This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …

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3

13.3 km

Mount Carbon Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a good climb. Not very technical, but don't forget to bring your legs.

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4

16.4 km

North Park Trail

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A lovely stretch of trail running through the grassland with plenty of views all around. Its largely a mud based track so it is best to save it for the drier times of the year.

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5

21.4 km

Bear Creek Lake

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Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …

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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

10.2 km

1.57 km

800 m

166 m

Surfaces

16.8 km

11.1 km

3.09 km

132 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,680 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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14 %

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