Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Yale

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Yale

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Yale

07:17

103km

530m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 64.3 km for 156 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the intersection and trailhead for the Lee Gulch Trail and the Mary Carter Trail. This major trail junction is along the shores of the South Platte River …

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17.5 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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19.5 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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37.2 km

Waterton Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Waterton Canyon Trail starts as a dirt road trail that runs along the South Platte River and through Waterton Canyon. After Strontia Springs Dam the road will turn to singletrack. The trail is also the start of the Colorado Trail.

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42.4 km

South Platte Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

This dirt trail takes you through a beautiful canyon to a scenic overlook of the South Platte River.

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52.4 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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87.2 km

Viewpoint

96.1 km

Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve

Highlight • Lake

Explore the beauty of the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve, with soft-surface trails winding through diverse habitats like grasslands, wetlands, and wooded areas. The preserve has views of the Rocky Mountains …

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98.0 km

Blackmer Lake

Highlight • Lake

This nice little lake is surrounded by some nice trails. The area is not that large but the trails connect up with a larger network of trails that are pretty …

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