View from Chatfield Dam – Start of the Colorado Trail loop from Columbine

View from Chatfield Dam – Start of the Colorado Trail loop from Columbine

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View from Chatfield Dam – Start of the Colorado Trail loop from Columbine

02:37

36.7km

180m

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 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.35 km for 155 m

After 7.82 km for 1.93 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.95 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you'll find an excellent viewpoint over the Chatfield Reservoir.

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6.05 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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8.06 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

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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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21.0 km

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

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There are great views of Waterton Canyon off in the distance while running along the banks of Platte Canyon Reservoir on the High Line Canal Trail. You can connect to …

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23.1 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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23.4 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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28.0 km

Chatfield State Park

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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.

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