View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Belleview

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Belleview

Hard

4.7

(7587)

18,032

riders

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – South Platte Reservoir loop from Belleview

05:10

99.1km

500m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.31 km for 694 m

Customers only

After 5.22 km for 57 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.15 km

Cherry Creek State Park South Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

Welcome ! You are at the gates of a natural park in which you'll find an 880 surface acre reservoir. It's perfect for nature lovers.

Tip by

3.88 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!

Tip by

43.9 km

C-470 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The C-470 Trail is a wide, paved bike path that runs parallel to the CO-470 Highway. The trail is most popularly used as a commuter trail and is an excellent …

Tip by

45.9 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River, originating in the mountains of central Colorado at the Continental Divide, flows a total distance of about 439 miles. The river is a hot spot for …

Tip by

46.9 km

South Platte Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

On this stretch of the bike path, you can enjoy panoramic views of Eaglewatch, Redtail and Blackrock lakes. The trail winds between the lakes, making it a very pleasant ride.

Tip by

51.2 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

Tip by

71.9 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well maintained multi use trail, which leads from downtown Denver all the way to Cherry Creek State Park. The trail is for cyclists and walkers only and follows the Cherry Creek.

Tip by

91.0 km

Cherry Creek State Park North Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Cherry Creek State Park is big enough that it features a number of trailheads. This northern entrance is an easy way to access the park from Englewood and Glendale.

Tip by

99.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types