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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Columbine Valley

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Littleton

South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Columbine Valley

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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Columbine Valley

01:38

6.48km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.14 km

Colorado Front Range Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This portion of the Colorado Front Range Trail coincides directly with the paved Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which threads its way between several lakes and reservoirs.

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3.14 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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3.14 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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3.52 km

Redtail Lake

Highlight • Lake

Redtail Lake is surrounded by a network of trails that offer views of the water, wildlife, and mountains. You can access the lake from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which …

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5.33 km

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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6.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

1.37 km

268 m

112 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 23 August

33°C

20°C

53 %

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South Platte Reservoir – Mary Carter Greenway Trail loop from Columbine Valley

Colorado Front Range Trail

Lake views

South Platte Reservoir

Redtail Lake

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

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