Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Columbine Valley

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Columbine Valley

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – South Platte Reservoir loop from Columbine Valley

00:56

8.90km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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324 m

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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1.17 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

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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3.48 km

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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4.50 km

Colorado Front Range Trail (Mary Carter Greenway Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This portion of the Colorado Front Range Trail coincides directly with the paved Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which threads its way between several lakes and reservoirs.

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5.42 km

Redtail Lake

Highlight • Lake

Redtail Lake is surrounded by a network of trails that offer views of the water, wildlife, and mountains. You can access the lake from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which …

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5.80 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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5.80 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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6.33 km

Colorado Front Range Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This portion of the Colorado Front Range Trail coincides directly with the paved Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which threads its way between several lakes and reservoirs.

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8.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

898 m

161 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

605 m