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South Platte Reservoir – South Platte River loop from Yale

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South Platte Reservoir – South Platte River loop from Yale

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South Platte Reservoir – South Platte River loop from Yale

07:14

103km

530m

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: June 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 132 m for 12 m

After 103 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

This point marks the intersection and trailhead for the Lee Gulch Trail and the Mary Carter Trail. This major trail junction is along the shores of the South Platte River …

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19.5 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.

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20.5 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 …

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37.4 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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42.6 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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52.6 km

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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87.4 km

Viewpoint

96.2 km

Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve

Highlight • Lake

Explore the beauty of the Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve, with soft-surface trails winding through diverse habitats like grasslands, wetlands, and wooded areas. The preserve has views of the Rocky Mountains …

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98.1 km

Blackmer Lake

Highlight • Lake

This nice little lake is surrounded by some nice trails. The area is not that large but the trails connect up with a larger network of trails that are pretty …

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103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

27.3 km

26.7 km

2.72 km

1.21 km

495 m

377 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

24.0 km

17.4 km

11.4 km

10.4 km

226 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

36°C

21°C

0 %

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South Platte Reservoir – South Platte River loop from Yale

Lee Gulch and Mary Carter Trail Intersection

South Platte Reservoir

South Platte River

Waterton Canyon Trail

South Platte Canyon Road

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve

Blackmer Lake

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