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Arapahoe County

Greenwood Village

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Orchard

Arapahoe County

Greenwood Village

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Orchard

Hard

3.3

(23)

31

riders

Start of the Colorado Trail – Wetlands View loop from Orchard

07:09

104km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chatfield State Park

Pike National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.19 km

View of the mountains from High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From here, you can catch some nice views of the mountain "skyline" in the distance. There's also lots of pedaling both ahead and behind you: The High Line Canal Trail is more than 70 miles long.

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2

32.2 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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3

52.3 km

Strontia Springs Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the Strontia Springs Dam. There are picnic tables and restrooms before the road turns to single track.

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4

62.1 km

Start of the Colorado Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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5

62.4 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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6

66.9 km

Chatfield State Park

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a state park that centers around the 1,423-acre South Platte River-fed Chatfield Reservoir. It offers biking and hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picnicking.

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7

70.2 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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8

72.0 km

East Chatfield Reservoir Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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B

104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

28.9 km

21.7 km

9.15 km

6.62 km

458 m

Surfaces

57.0 km

23.4 km

21.3 km

1.52 km

1.34 km

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,660 m)

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