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Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Roxborough / High Line Canal Trailheads

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Roxborough / High Line Canal Trailheads

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Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Roxborough / High Line Canal Trailheads

01:18

18.5km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Chatfield State Park

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7.68 km

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

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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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9.41 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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9.72 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

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Heading from north to south, you can start the Colorado Trail here at the edge of Denver at Waterton Canyon.

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13.9 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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14.9 km

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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16.6 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

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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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18.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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14.1 km

1.29 km

1.07 km

736 m

624 m

462 m

214 m

Surfaces

9.08 km

4.96 km

3.67 km

479 m

235 m

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Sunday 31 May

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Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Roxborough / High Line Canal Trailheads

Waterton Canyon view from Platte Canyon Reservoir

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Start of the Colorado Trail

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View of Chatfield Reservoir

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