Wetlands View – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

Mountain biking trails

Wetlands View – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

Moderate

3.0

(2)

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Wetlands View – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Highlands Ranch

02:03

33.1km

210m

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: July 17, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.00 km

Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Natural

Chatfield State Park is a beautiful park in the lower foothills of the Front Range. The park has a large lake and many miles of trails. It is popular with hikers, boaters, cyclists, and fishermen.

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10.8 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

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12.5 km

View of Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chatfield Internal Trail gets right up next to the 1,423-acre lake. The majority of the trail is on dirt and gravel, but there is a tiny section of pavement when you get close to the main observation deck.

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13.4 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

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17.9 km

Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a state park that centers around the 1,423-acre South Platte River-fed Chatfield Reservoir. It offers biking and hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picnicking.

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22.6 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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22.7 km

Chatfield Dam Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Chatfield Dam Trail is completely paved over the dam and then turns to dirt as it extends further east. You can see the majority of Chatfield Reservoir and State Park from the dam.

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24.6 km