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South Platte River Trail – South Platte River Trail loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

South Platte River Trail – South Platte River Trail loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

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South Platte River Trail – South Platte River Trail loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

02:39

52.9km

170m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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After 36.9 km for 161 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.27 km

Riverdale Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Riverdale Regional Park is a sprawling area that caters to a variety of interests. It functions as a haven for nature lovers with walking trails, and a spot for history buffs with the Adams County Museum. Every year, the park transforms into a festive venue for various summer celebrations.

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8.42 km

South Platte River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The South Platte River Trail runs for nearly 35 miles through the suburbs and city of Denver, Colorado. This paved, multi-use path is popular with runners and walkers as well as bike commuters but is also a fantastic way to explore the Denver area on a long weekend ride away from traffic. The trail provides access to numerous parks, including Chatfield State Park at its far southern end. The South Platte River Trail is part of a larger network of trails in the Denver metropolitan area, connecting to the Cherry Creek Trail and the High Line Canal Trail, among others. It offers great views of the foothills, river, and wildlife as you ride.

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11.7 km

South Platte River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The South Platte River Trail encompasses over 30 miles of paved path in total. The path is often utilized by bikes as a commuter trail, and it also serves as a great option for out and back runs and walks. There are a number of parking areas that access the trail, so you can start your run from a bunch of different spots.

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21.2 km

South Platte River and lake viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bike path offers excellent views over the several lakes in the surroundings.

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25.5 km

South Platte River Trail

Highlight • Trail

This river is the principal source of water for the eastern part of the State. From the South Platte River Trail you get a great view of the river itself and the reservoirs and lakes that have been created thanks to the river.

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26.1 km

Sprint: Hold Your Breath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

38.4 km

Prodigy Coffeehouse

Highlight • Cafe

Only 7 blocks off of the South Platte River Trail, this is a great destination or stop along the way of your urban cycling adventure. Check prodigyventures.org/globeville for opening hours.

I arrived at 2pm on a Saturday and they were down to three pastries. Get there earlier if you want a wider selection of pastries. I had a tasty almond bear claw and housemade chai..

Lots of outdoor patio seating under umbrellas. Great place to hang out with your adventure partners.

Prodigy is more than a coffeeshop. It is an organization that benefits the communities it is part of.

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44.3 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

Sand Creek and the South Platte River meet here. Crossing this bridge is a junction for the Sand Creek Trail and the South Platte River Trail, the respective urban trails that follow these rivers.

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52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

6.97 km

1.37 km

1.03 km

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

12.6 km

372 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (1,520 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 23 August

33°C

19°C

57 %

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South Platte River Trail – South Platte River Trail loop from Thornton Crossroads & 104th

Riverdale Regional Park

South Platte River Trail

South Platte River Trail

South Platte River and lake viewpoint

South Platte River Trail

Sprint: Hold Your Breath

Prodigy Coffeehouse

South Platte River

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