View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Highlands Ranch

View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Highlands Ranch

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View from Chatfield Dam – South Platte Reservoir loop from Highlands Ranch

02:56

63.9km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.2 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.45 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 …

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12.6 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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18.8 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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20.5 km

East Chatfield Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to enjoy the scenic views of the lake and mountains.

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40.0 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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51.4 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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52.4 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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52.4 km

Lake views

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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63.9 km

End point

Parking

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