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View from Chatfield Dam – Strontia Springs Dam loop from County Line

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Mountain biking trails

View from Chatfield Dam – Strontia Springs Dam loop from County Line

Hard

4.6

(4137)

15,061

riders

View from Chatfield Dam – Strontia Springs Dam loop from County Line

06:10

88.3km

630m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chatfield State Park

Pike National Forest

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Train Station

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25.1 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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39.1 km

Waterton Canyon Trail starts as a dirt road trail that runs along the South Platte River and through Waterton Canyon. After Strontia Springs Dam the road will turn to singletrack. The trail is also the start of the Colorado Trail.

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44.2 km

Strontia Springs Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the Strontia Springs Dam. There are picnic tables and restrooms before the road turns to single track.

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44.2 km

South Platte Canyon Road

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

This dirt trail takes you through a beautiful canyon to a scenic overlook of the South Platte River.

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54.2 km

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

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This is the trail head for segment 1 of the Colorado Trail. There is a vault toilet and parking at the trail head.

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56.0 km

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are great views of Waterton Canyon off in the distance while running along the banks of Platte Canyon Reservoir on the High Line Canal Trail. You can connect to …

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