View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – Smith Lake & Fishing Pond loop from Alameda

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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – Smith Lake & Fishing Pond loop from Alameda

Moderate

2.7

(7)

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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – Smith Lake & Fishing Pond loop from Alameda

02:59

55.1km

290m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.2 km for 108 m

Customers only

After 23.7 km for 108 m

Customers only

After 24.1 km for 3.41 km

Customers only

After 27.6 km for 3.44 km

Customers only

After 32.1 km for 57 m

Customers only

After 32.3 km for 694 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.5 km

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

A short, paved spur trail off of the main Smoky Hill Trail leads to this great overlook of Cherry Creek Reservoir. Many of the trails open to bikes in Cherry …

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30.8 km

Cottonwood Creek Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Glide along the asphalt cycling path through Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, a mountain biker’s wildlife viewing paradise right in the city.

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31.2 km

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

Highlight • River

Cottonwood Creek runs out of Cherry Creek Reservoir and continues south. You cross the creek on several occasions on bridges while following the bike path.

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33.4 km

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have an amazing view of the Cherry Creek Reservoir, an ideal place to admire the colors of the sky!

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33.7 km

Cherry Creek Spur Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The views towards the lake are absolutely stunning and especially so with the grassland in the foreground. Please be courteous of other users of this beautiful path.

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45.8 km

This 40-mile trail extends through Denver, offering a mostly paved and well-maintained route. This section passes along Cherry Creek and Lollipop Lake, providing views of the water, and glimpses of the Front Range can be seen along the way.

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47.3 km

Four Mile Historic Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Four Mile Historic Park is a living museum on 12 acres of land. It is the site of Denver's oldest house. You can catch a glimpse of the house from …

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52.5 km

Smith Lake & Fishing Pond

Highlight • Lake

Smith Lake and Fishing Pond are two small reservoirs in Washington Park. The park is a super popular place for exercise on two feet. From walking, to running workouts, to …

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55.1 km

End point

Train Station

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