Tucker Lake View – View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir loop from Leyden

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Tucker Lake View – View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir loop from Leyden

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13,750

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Tucker Lake View – View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir loop from Leyden

01:55

24.9km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.13 km

Pattridge Open Space

Highlight • Trail

The official trails have been nicely resurfaced with gravel, great area for gravel riding. This is the access to Pattridge from Yule Way at Leyden.

Tip by

4.35 km

Tucker Lake View

Highlight • Lake

Tucker Lake is a 66 acre lake with gorgeous views of the water and near by foothills. This is a popular lake for fishing as people can easily swap from the Blunn Reservoir to here.

Tip by

4.48 km

View of the Arvada Blunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a nice bench here to take it all in.

Tip by

6.02 km

Top of Switchbacks at Arvada Blunn Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice bench here with a view of the Reservoir, North Table Mountain and the Front Range.

Tip by

8.82 km

Cycle Aid Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Saris Cycle Aid Station at the West End of the Ralston Creek Trail. Just tools here, no tire pump.

Tip by

12.3 km

Fairmont Ditch Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great way to connect Clear Creek Trail to Long Lake Regional Park, Arvada Blunn Reservoir and the Ralston Creek Trail.

Tip by

15.4 km

Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike station off the Blunn Trail at Long Lake Regional Park. Has tools and a tire pump.

Tip by

17.7 km

Tucker Lake Bench

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot to view the lake and for birding. Great Blue Herons nest in the Cottonwoods in the spring and lots of migratory ducks in the spring and fall.

Tip by

24.9 km

End point

Parking

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