Bridge over South Platte River – Cherry Creek Trail loop from Florida

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Bridge over South Platte River – Cherry Creek Trail loop from Florida

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Bridge over South Platte River – Cherry Creek Trail loop from Florida

06:00

91.7km

290m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.9 km

Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve

Highlight • Lake

Explore the beauty of the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve, with soft-surface trails winding through diverse habitats like grasslands, wetlands, and wooded areas. The preserve has views of the Rocky Mountains …

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36.3 km

High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A ride on the Highline Canal trail is always a good one. This trail is a great one for anyone just looking to get out and get some exercise. It …

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37.0 km

View of the mountains from High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From here, you can catch some nice views of the mountain "skyline" in the distance. There's also lots of pedaling both ahead and behind you: The High Line Canal Trail is more than 70 miles long.

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51.7 km

Views of the South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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57.3 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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62.5 km

Platte River Trail bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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69.7 km

Mile High Stadium

Highlight • Monument

Empower Field at Mile High, often called Mile High Stadium, is Denver’s iconic sports venue and home to the NFL’s Denver Broncos. Located near downtown, the stadium sits 5,280 feet …

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74.1 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well maintained multi use trail, which leads from downtown Denver all the way to Cherry Creek State Park. The trail is for cyclists and walkers only and follows the Cherry Creek.

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91.7 km

End point

Train Station

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