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Big Soda Lake – Mount Carbon Loop loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

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Big Soda Lake – Mount Carbon Loop loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

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Big Soda Lake – Mount Carbon Loop loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

01:47

28.1km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Bear Valley Open Space

Bear Creek Lake Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.51 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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8.67 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake is a 40-acre artificial reservoir with plenty of outdoor options. You’ll find a boat launch, fishing pier, swimming beach, and rental boats during the warmer months. Located …

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13.0 km

Big Soda Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.

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18.4 km

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a nice overlook near Mt. Carbon, with expansive views of the Denver skyline, Bear Lake Park, and Mount Falcon Park in the background. Bear Creek Trail ends here, …

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18.4 km

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Carbon dominates Bear Creek Lake State Park, near the eastern entrance to the park, rising to an elevation of 6,000 feet (1759 meters). It offers a great vantage point …

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20.5 km

Mount Carbon Loop

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views and a good climb. Not very technical, but don't forget to bring your legs.

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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

4.73 km

2.93 km

2.61 km

401 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

5.65 km

4.54 km

2.22 km

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,650 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Big Soda Lake – Mount Carbon Loop loop from John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School

Bear Creek Underpass

Bear Creek Lake

Big Soda Lake

View of Denver Skyline from Mt. Carbon Overlook

Mount Carbon Viewpoint

Mount Carbon Loop

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