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View from Chatfield Dam – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Rock Canyon High School

View from Chatfield Dam – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Rock Canyon High School

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View from Chatfield Dam – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Rock Canyon High School

03:33

55.9km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: June 24, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

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Parking

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18.3 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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20.1 km

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

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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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21.0 km

View from Chatfield Dam

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

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23.8 km

South Platte River

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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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24.8 km

South Platte Reservoir

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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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24.8 km

Lake views

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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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26.6 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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28.4 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

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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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55.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

15.9 km

7.60 km

4.42 km

683 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

21.4 km

3.85 km

2.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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View from Chatfield Dam – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Rock Canyon High School

Chatfield Dam Trail (gravel section)

Chatfield Dam Trail (Paved Section)

View from Chatfield Dam

South Platte River

South Platte Reservoir

Lake views

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

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