Wetlands View – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Ken Caryl

Wetlands View – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Ken Caryl

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Wetlands View – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Ken Caryl

03:28

52.5km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Chatfield State Park

Pike National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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23.2 km

Strontia Springs Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the Strontia Springs Dam. There are picnic tables and restrooms before the road turns to single track.

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32.9 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

Highlight • Trail

Heading from north to south, you can start the Colorado Trail here at the edge of Denver at Waterton Canyon.

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33.2 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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36.8 km

Beach

37.5 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

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39.9 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

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44.7 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

View from the gravel section of the Dam Trail. Nice views of the foothills and the suburbs from the Dam Trail.

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46.5 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This short, paved trail is wheelchair accessible and provides a vantage point to watch boats, appreciate the mountain views, or spectate the dog park! In the summer/spring bugs can be …

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47.5 km