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Arapahoe County

Greenwood Village

South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Orchard

Arapahoe County

Greenwood Village

South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Orchard

Hard

2.7

(25)

51

riders

South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Orchard

05:36

86.1km

670m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.9 km for 2.61 km

Customers only

After 58.7 km for 2.61 km

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

20.0 km

Lake views

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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2

35.2 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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3

52.9 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.

Tip by

4

53.2 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.

Tip by

5

57.8 km

Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a state park that centers around the 1,423-acre South Platte River-fed Chatfield Reservoir. It offers biking and hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picnicking.

Tip by

6

65.2 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

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 …

Tip by

7

66.2 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.

Tip by

8

68.1 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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B

86.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

28.2 km

10.9 km

8.76 km

2.35 km

238 m

199 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

27.0 km

14.3 km

1.90 km

826 m

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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