South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Cottonwood Grove

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35.1km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

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908 m

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 …

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1.88 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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3.75 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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6.16 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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15.4 km

South Platte River at Grant-Frontier Park

Highlight • River

Grant-Frontier Park sits right on the South Platte River and is the site of the old Montana City, built in the 1850s. Today, visitors can find paved trails, playgrounds, restrooms, and benches.

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17.6 km

Platte River Trail bridge

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There are lovely views in both directions over the South Platte River from the trail of the same name. This humble water course provides the main supply of water for eastern Colorado.

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22.9 km

Bridge over South Platte River

Highlight • Bridge

Close to this bridge the Bear Creek flows into the South Platte River – and therefore several river trails also meet at exact this bridge: The Bear Creek River Trail, …

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32.4 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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