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Length
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Austin Bluffs Trail
2.1 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Bear Creek Trail (Denver)
12.7 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Big Dry Creek Trail (Littleton)
5.4 mi
State: CO
Concrete

C-470 Bikeway
36 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Centennial Link Trail
4.7 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Cherry Creek Regional Trail
47.8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Cherry Creek Spillway Trail
3.1 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Clement Park Lake Trail
1.4 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Conservatory West Trail
1.9 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Crews Gulch Regional Trail

2.7 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

Kipling Trail

11.6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

LaForet Trail
2 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Dirt

Lee Gulch Trail
4.6 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Manitou Incline
1 mi
State: CO
Boardwalk, Dirt

Mary Carter Greenway (Arapahoe Greenway)
8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Midland Trail
2.6 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Narrow Gauge Trail (CO)
2 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone

New Santa Fe Regional Trail
17.9 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand

Pikes Peak Greenway Trail
17 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Rock Island Trail (CO)
14.8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Accordion

Sinton Trail
2.9 mi
State: CO
Concrete

South Platte River Trail
44.7 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete

Sulphur Gulch Trail

4.9 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Unnamed Creek Trail
2 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Upper Gold Camp Road
15 mi
State: CO
Dirt, Gravel, Sand

West Toll Gate Creek Trail
3.3 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
7 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone, Gravel

Briargate Trail
2.5 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Chatfield Dam & Internal Trail
14.43 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Coal Mine Trail
2 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Columbine Trail
4.25 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Cottonwood Creek Trail (CO)
6.1 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Gravel

East Plum Creek Trail
6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

High Line Canal Trail
71 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel

High Plains Trail

12 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Mesa Valley Trail
1.7 mi
State: CO
Dirt, Gravel

Piney Creek Trail
10 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Powerline Trail (CO)
2.3 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Sand Creek Regional Greenway
14 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone

Sand Creek Trail
9.2 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Shooks Run Trail
3.9 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Toll Gate Creek Trail
6.3 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Weaver Gulch Regional Trail
2.4 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Dirt

Westerly Creek Trail
4.1 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Fountain Creek Regional Trail
10.8 mi
State: CO
Dirt

Legacy Loop
10 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Sanderson Gulch Trail
4.8 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Willow Creek Greenbelt Trail
6.1 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Templeton Gap Trail
4.42 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Bear Creek Trail (Colorado Springs)
1.4 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Homestead Trail (CO)
9.7 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Baldwin Gulch Trail

2 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Castle North Trail

0.82 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Cook Creek Trail
2 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Dutch Creek Regional Trail
3.2 mi
State: CO
Concrete

East-West Regional Trail
28 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand

Foothills Trail (CO)
6.6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Fountain Creek Trail
4.7 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Greenwood Gulch Trail
1 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Hampden Heights Trail
3.28 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Hangman's Gulch Trail
1.5 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Happy Canyon Trail
4.3 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Lilley Gulch Regional Trail
2.2 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Littleton Community Trail
2.6 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Gravel

Massey Draw Regional Trail
1.64 mi
State: CO
Concrete

McMurdo Gulch Trail
5.8 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete

Mesa Springs Greenway
2.6 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Mineral Trail
2.4 mi
State: CO
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Newlin Gulch Trail
1.8 mi
State: CO
Concrete

North Douglas Creek Trail
1.25 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

Palmer Mesa Trail
3.5 mi
State: CO
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Railroad Bed Trail (CO)
2.1 mi
State: CO
Dirt

Rockrimmon Trail
1.3 mi
State: CO
Crushed Stone

Skyline Trail (CO)
1.5 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Stetson Trail
2.6 mi
State: CO
Concrete

Tallman Gulch Trail
3 mi
State: CO
Concrete

West Harvard Gulch Trail
1.3 mi
State: CO
Asphalt

Woodmen Trail
2.4 mi
State: CO
Concrete
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Students of the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs will appreciate the Austin Bluffs Trail. It runs through the campus, connecting the north and east sides of the school. The trail travels...
 CO 2.1 mi Concrete
Overview  The Bear Creek Trail provides a taste of the country within the city, connecting downtown Denver with the foothills of the Rockies. Along the way, trail users will enjoy scenic views of...
 CO 12.7 mi Concrete
Big Dry Creek Trail provides a pleasant connector between the High Line Canal Trail and the Mary Carter Greenway, two jewels in the trail network of the greater Denver area. Although the trail is...
 CO 5.4 mi Concrete
Closure Notice: Due to Construction on US-85, the C-470 Bikeway will be rerouted around the McLellen Reservoir via. the High Line Canal Trail (CO) and the Mary Carter Greenway.  The C-470...
 CO 36 mi Concrete
The Centennial Link Trail, parts of which were formerly known as the Little Dry Creek Trail, lives up to its name by providing a useful link between the outskirts of Littleton and Centennial, forming...
 CO 4.7 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Cherry Creek Regional Trail is a picturesque 47-mile route with a northern endpoint in downtown Denver and connects suburban and rural Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, including the communities of...
 CO 47.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Cherry Creek Spillway Trail offers wide open views with the Denver skyline as a distant backdrop. Along the way, recreational opportunities abound as the path winds through Aurora's Wheel Park and...
 CO 3.1 mi Concrete
The Clement Park Lake Trail is a 1.4 mile loop trail around the Johnson Reservoir in suburban western Littleton. The trail is paved and lit, and takes users around the sixty acre lake and into the...
 CO 1.4 mi Concrete
This is a north-south path located in the Conservatory at the Plains subdivision of Aurora. The concrete trail sits in a neighborhood greenbelt and allows residents to reach their parks without having...
 CO 1.9 mi Concrete
The Crews Gulch Regional Trail travels through the community of Security-Widefield, southeast of Colorado Springs. Thanks to its proximity to Fort Carson, the area residents are largely military...
 CO 2.7 mi Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
The Kipling Trail sits beside Kipling Parkway/ State Route 391 extending from Lakewood to Littleton, southwest of Denver. While there’s enough miles to offer a good workout, or to run errands between...
 CO 11.6 mi Asphalt
Two segments of the LaForet Trail are currently complete, offering 2 miles of pathway in northern Colorado Springs, just outside the United States Air Force Academy. The western segment is a...
 CO 2 mi Concrete, Dirt
In comparison to some of the lengthy, fantastic trails in the southern suburbs of Denver, the Lee Gulch Trail may not seem like anything special. However, it offers a wonderfully useful off-road...
 CO 4.6 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
Notice: Reservations are required to hike the Manitou Trail and can be placed on the city's website.  The Manitou Incline is a very unusual rail-trail. Built along a former cable car line, the...
 CO 1 mi Boardwalk, Dirt
The Mary Carter Greenway (a.k.a. Arapahoe Greenway) runs for 8 miles along the South Platte River from Chatfield State Park near Columbine north to Englewood. Here it meets up with the Platte River...
 CO 8 mi Asphalt
The Midland Trail runs between Manitou Springs and America the Beautiful Park near I-25. The urban corridor mainly follows the course of Fountain Creek, paralleling US 24 (Cimarron St.). The first...
 CO 2.6 mi Concrete
Gaining only 200+ feet in elevation, the Narrow Gauge Trail is in Pine Valley Ranch Park, a beautiful open space near the mountain community of Pine, Colorado. The trail follows the north bank of the...
 CO 2 mi Crushed Stone
The New Santa Fe Regional Trail provides a scenic almost 18-mile journey along the front range of the mountains, from Palmer Lake Recreation Area in northern El Paso County through the U.S. Air Force...
 CO 17.9 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand
The Pikes Peak Greenway Trail runs 17 miles throughout Colorado Springs, from just south of the United States Air Force Academy to the El Pomar Youth Sports Park. About the Route The trail has a...
 CO 17 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
About an hour south of Denver, the Rock Island Trail offers a nearly 15-mile pathway in two disconnected segments in El Paso County. Future plans call for linking the two sections for a seamless trail...
 CO 14.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel
Accordion
The Sinton Trail runs just shy of 3 miles in northern Colorado Springs. Begin your journey at the Gossage Youth Sports Complex on Mark Dabling Boulevard. From there, you'll travel northwest along...
 CO 2.9 mi Concrete
The Platte River Trail is just one of many of Denver's superb multi-use trails, this one stretching from just north and west of Englewood and heading north toward Henderson. The 34.24-mile trail...
 CO 44.7 mi Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete
The Sulphur Gulch Trail is a concrete hike-and-bike path in Parker, Colorado, 20 miles southeast of the state's capital. The trail acts as a feeder, a way for Parker residents to connect to the...
 CO 4.9 mi Concrete
The Unnamed Creek Trail is a hard surface hike-and-bike path in Aurora, Colorado. This trail runs from Toll Gate Creek Trail at Hutchinson Pond (near Central Recreation Center), across Tower Road and...
 CO 2 mi Concrete
Upper Gold Camp Road charts a circuitous route through the Pike National Forest, following the route of old mining trains. The route was forged in the 1880s then later improved for cars. But a tunnel...
 CO 15 mi Dirt, Gravel, Sand
The West Toll Gate Creek Trail provides a convenient north-south route through Aurora from Horseshoe Park to Quincy Avenue. The trail, just over 3 miles long, is dotted with trees and winds through...
 CO 3.3 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Cañon City, Colorado, is a recreation destination popular with whitewater rafters and rock climbers. Two notable attractions also bring visitors to the city: the nearby Royal Gorge Bridge spans the...
 CO 7 mi Crushed Stone, Gravel
The Briargate Trail is located in northern Colorado Springs, beginning at the athletic fields of John Stone Park. From there, this pleasant trail travels southeast through residential areas for just...
 CO 2.5 mi Concrete
The Chatfield Dam & Internal Trail is a 14.4-mile trail that runs through Chatfield State Park and alongside the Chatfield Reservoir. The entire trail is paved relatively flat. About the...
 CO 14.43 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Coal Mine Trail is a short sidepath trail that connects the Columbine Trail with the Dutch Creek Regional Trail, running for most of its length alongside Coal Mine Avenue in the suburban community...
 CO 2 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Columbine Trail runs across the eastern edge of the suburban community of Columbine, paralleling the busy S Platte Canyon Road. This paved trail serves as an important resource for local...
 CO 4.25 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Cottonwood Creek Trail stretches over 6 miles across northern Colorado Springs with a mix of residential views and open vistas. At Rangewood Drive, the trail forks; the northern branch runs along...
 CO 6.1 mi Concrete, Gravel
The East Plum Creek Trail begins in a field across the street from the Native Legend Open Space. It goes through an underpass under Meadows Blvd near Castle Rock Middle School. The next few miles of...
 CO 6 mi Asphalt
The High Line Canal Trail is a popular stretch of path through Denver's southside suburbs, winding for 71 miles between Aurora and Roxborough State Park. About the Route The trail passes through...
 CO 71 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
The High Plains Trail travels down the west side of E-470 from Stephen D. Hogan Parkway to a point just south of Ireland Way on the Arapahoe County Line. As it heads south, trail passes on the edge of...
 CO 12 mi Concrete
Situated in the northwestern corner of Colorado Springs, the Mesa Valley Trail travels through largely open areas to Sondermann Park. In the park, you will travel through woodlands along Mesa Creek....
 CO 1.7 mi Dirt, Gravel
Closure Notice: The Piney Creek Trail culvert underneath East Arapahoe Rd. is closed to trail traffic permanently. Trail users must use the crosswalks to continue along the trail. Aurora’s Piney...
 CO 10 mi Concrete
The Powerline Trail provides a convenient east-west route across Aurora. This concrete pathway begins in Horseshoe Park, where trailheads for the Cherry Creek Spillway Trail, Toll Gate Greek Trail and...
 CO 2.3 mi Concrete
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway follows Sand Creek in Denver's northeast metro area. The southern end of the trail, through Denver and Aurora, has a soft surface, which can make for a dusty ride when...
 CO 14 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Sand Creek Trail cuts a diagonal path along the creek through commercial and residential areas of southeastern Colorado Springs.  The  first segment trail begins its 5-mile journey north at...
 CO 9.2 mi Concrete
The paved Shooks Run Trail runs north–south along Shooks Run Creek near downtown Colorado Springs. It is one of the easier bike paths in the area; however, runs slightly downhill from north to south....
 CO 3.9 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Toll Gate Creek Trail traverses 12 miles across 3 distinct sections across Aurora, Colorado. There is a 2 mile northern segment that runs through Sand Creek Park. The second section is 6.6 miles...
 CO 6.3 mi Concrete
The Weaver Gulch Regional Trail runs east-west across the northwestern edge of the suburb of Littleton, following the course of a greenbelt converted from a drainage ditch through a series of...
 CO 2.4 mi Concrete, Dirt
The Westerly Creek Trail provides a convenient north-south route through the heart of Aurora. It traverses residential and commercial areas and runs through two major community open spaces, Expo Park...
 CO 4.1 mi Concrete
Fountain Creek Regional Trail is an unpaved pathway connecting two of the region’s premier outdoor amenities: Pikes Peak Greenway Trail and Fountain Creek Regional Park. The trail begins at the...
 CO 10.8 mi Dirt
The Legacy Loop is a ten-mile system of greenways ringing around downtown Colorado Springs. The trails serve to highlight the waterways and picturesque landscape that are such a core part of the...
 CO 10 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Denver's Sanderson Gulch Trail follows the small stream for nearly 5 miles through several parks, offering a natural oasis right in the heart of a major city. Much of the paved route has an open feel,...
 CO 4.8 mi Concrete
The Willow Creek Greenbelt Trail is a six mile, paved and soft-surface trail that runs along a creekbed in the suburban area around Centennial. The trail begins in the north outside the Holly Park...
 CO 6.1 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Templeton Gap Trail is one of many trails that make up Colorado Springs' robust trail network. The Templeton Gap Trail itself connects to both the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail and Sinton Trail in the...
 CO 4.42 mi Asphalt, Concrete
Just south of downtown Colorado Springs, the Bear Creek Trail provides a short connection from Bear Creek Regional Park to Interstate 25. On the other side of the highway, you can pick up the Pikes...
 CO 1.4 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Homestead Trail winds its way through Colorado Springs, intersecting with some of the area's most prominent trails as it goes. The trail currently exists in two close but disconnected pieces. The...
 CO 9.7 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Baldwin Gulch Trail stretches for two miles between Pine Drive and the Cherry Creek Regional Trail, which stretches 40 miles through three counties. The trail is concrete and follows the alignment...
 CO 2 mi Concrete
The Castle North Trail provides a safe, non-motorized connection between the Castle Rock Community Recreation Center and Castle North Park. The paved pathway cuts right through the heart of the...
 CO 0.82 mi Asphalt
The Cook Creek Trail is a short, paved trail located in the suburban community of Lone Tree. The trail originates in Cook Creek Park, home to a local pool, tennis courts, and a portion of the Willow...
 CO 2 mi Concrete
The Dutch Creek Regional Trail provides an opportunity to experience some natural beauty and tranquility amidst the suburban surroundings southwest of Denver. Currently running for a shade over three...
 CO 3.2 mi Concrete
The completed East-West Regional Trail, which stretches 28 miles all the way from Highlands Ranch to Parker, Colorado, is a result of community activism from a group of equestrians nearly 40 years...
 CO 28 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
The Foothills Trail runs along Colorado Springs' western border at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. You'll begin near Oak Valley Ranch Park and travel south along an irrigation channel,...
 CO 6.6 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Fountain Creek Trail follows its namesake creek through the northeastern neighborhoods of Pueblo. At its southern end, the paved pathway ties into the Arkansas River Trail, which runs east-west...
 CO 4.7 mi Concrete
The Greenwood Gulch Trail is a short paved trail that runs along the path of its namesake gulch in the Denver suburb of Greenwood Village.  The trail offers residents the chance to experience a little...
 CO 1 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Hampden Heights Trail, situated within the southeast suburbs of Denver, CO provides trail users with a refreshing escape from the suburbs, taking visitors through Hampden Heights Park and nearby...
 CO 3.28 mi Asphalt
The Hangman’s Gulch Trail runs along Hangman’s Gulch, a dry stream in Castle Rock. The trail starts at Castle Rock Recreation Center, where it connects to the Woodlands Bowl Open Space on the other...
 CO 1.5 mi Asphalt
The Happy Canyon Trail runs for just over 4 miles through the communities of Centennial, Cottonwood and Parker on the southern outskirts of Denver. To the north, the trail begins at in the Cherry...
 CO 4.3 mi Concrete
A short, but useful suburban trail, the Lilley Gulch Regional Trail helps to connect numerous neighborhoods in the community of Columbine with local parks and schools, and provides a safe and off-road...
 CO 2.2 mi Concrete
Built on the site of the historic "City Ditch" in Littleton, which is over 150 years old (portions of which are still in use today), the Littleton Community Trail provides a short but pleasant urban...
 CO 2.6 mi Asphalt, Gravel
The Massey Draw Regional Trail, located in the southern suburbs of Denver, connects the longer Columbine Trail to a series of local parks and amenities. This quiet, pleasant concrete path takes you...
 CO 1.64 mi Concrete
The McMurdo Gulch Trail runs 5.8 miles through Castle Rock Colorado. The trail is entirely paved and provides Castle Rock residents with a connection to the Cherry Creek Regional Trail. About the...
 CO 5.8 mi Asphalt, Concrete
The Mesa Springs Greenway is a north-south route along the western side of Interstate 25. A sound wall between the highway and the trail helps makes the journey more pleasant. The pathway is also wide...
 CO 2.6 mi Concrete
The Mineral Trail, also referred to as the Railroad Spur Trail, is a short trail on the southern edge of Littleton that manages to pack in a suprising amount of variety and utility considering its...
 CO 2.4 mi Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
The Newlin Gulch Trail connects residents in west Parker to two regional recreational amenities: The 64-acre Challenger Regional Park; and the Cherry Creek Regional Trail which covers 40 miles across...
 CO 1.8 mi Concrete
Although just over a mile long, the North Douglas Creek Trail provides access to one of Colorado Springs' natural treasures: Ute Valley Park. The trail begins at the intersection of Vindicator and...
 CO 1.25 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Palmer Mesa multiuse pathway is about 3.5 miles of paved and unpaved trail in Colorado Springs. The trail kicks off in Blair Bridge Open Space, splitting off from the Foothills Trail and winding...
 CO 3.5 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
Located on Aurora’s south end, the Railroad Bed Trail offers a 2-mile diagonal pathway within Cherry Creek State Park, a recreational gem with opportunities for camping, fishing, swimming and...
 CO 2.1 mi Dirt
The Rockrimmon Trail, named for the Colorado Springs neighborhood in which it lies, begins in Foothills Park, adjacent to Foothills Elementary School. From there, the crushed-stone trail winds its way...
 CO 1.3 mi Crushed Stone
The Skyline Trail offers rolling hill climbs through the community of Briargate in northeastern Colorado Springs. It begins at Research Parkway and travels south until it ends at an electric...
 CO 1.5 mi Concrete
The Stetson Trail is a concrete pathway through residential neighborhoods that stretches 2 miles across northeastern Colorado Springs. It closely follows the south side of Stetson Hills Boulevard. As...
 CO 2.6 mi Concrete
Tallman Gulch Trail is a linear trail along one of Parker's watercourses. The concrete trail is open for multiple uses including jogging, biking, walking dogs and pushing strollers. The trail curves...
 CO 3 mi Concrete
The West Harvard Gulch Trail is a short but sweet greenway trail that totals out to 1.3 miles. The trail is composed of asphalt making it accesible for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Most notably, at...
 CO 1.3 mi Asphalt
The Woodmen Trail provides an east-west route through commercial and residential areas in northern Colorado Springs.  It begins by an electric substation just south of Briargate Boulevard and follows...
 CO 2.4 mi Concrete

Recent Trail Reviews

South Platte River Trail

Calm and collected from the conference

June, 2025 by daraniashley

I rode this trail while in town for a conference and it did not disappoint. Use the lime bikes too. It was peaceful.

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Bear Creek Trail (Denver)

Interesting Trail

June, 2025 by rpfau147

Rode from MM 0, west to Fox Hollow Golf course. The trail starts in a very urban area, surrounded by many houses and shopping centers. This area the trail is narrow, with some sharp turns. As it goes west it opens up with a wider trail and lots of great scenery. It crosses the Bear Creek trail about 6 times in the first 9 miles. It goes through a park where the trail is surrounded by fields of prairie dogs. The scenery around the golf course is very pretty.

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High Line Canal Trail

Trail now extends to Green Valley Ranch

April, 2025 by rlandis24

Huge improvements to the far northern end of the trail especially north of Colfax Ave. A bike/pedestrian bridge now carries the trail over I-70 to the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood. The city of Aurora has added numerous trail maps. The only thing preventing a 5-star rating are too many road crossings, some of which can be difficult.

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Accordion

Cherry Creek Regional Trail

October Bliss

November, 2024 by trailsforall

I rode this trail on a rented bike on a beautiful late October Sunday in 2024 while in Denver for a conference. I started near the intersection of Sherman Street and Speer Blvd, riding northwest toward the Platte River trail / Confluence Park before turning around and riding out of the city to the southeast. I was very impressed by the trail etiquette of other users: families with strollers, runners, joggers, and all range of cyclists at various speeds. It was a glorious and sunny 60 degree day a few weeks after the season's first snowfall, and traces of snow were still in the shadows under trees. I followed the trail all the way to the Cherry Creek Reservoir State Park before turning around. This trail is wide, smooth, fast, and best of all, has VERY FEW intersections with vehicular traffic. In my opinion, it's the best urban greenway I've ever ridden on. I look forward to someday returning and doing the entire 47 mile route.

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Chatfield Dam & Internal Trail

Mostly flat and easy, little traffic

November, 2024 by gcole18594

The only significant climbs are to the top of the dam, whether clockwise past Massey Draw (links to C-470 Trail) or counterclockwise after crossing Plum Creek. The latter climb is gravel as is a 1.2 mile section on top of the dam. A nice, easy, pretty ride.

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Rock Island Trail (CO)

Added connection

September, 2024 by stevebench58

I was happy to see that they finally extended this trail, and added 2 miles from where it meets the Shooks Run trail to the Pikes Peak Greenway trail (at Beacon & Van Buren.), including an underpass at the Nevada crossing. Well done COS!

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Rock Island Trail (CO)

Could be marvelous

August, 2024 by mmcnussbaum

This could be the best commuter trail with a little work. City of Colorado Springs: PLEASE build an underpass at Academy Blvd. That crossing is presently dangerous for schoolchildren trying to bike. Please plant more low-water shade trees along this path.

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Piney Creek Trail

Pretty trail for riders

August, 2024 by mneely845

This is a pretty trail and easy for beginners. Just be aware that the Bike Path is CLOSED underneath the Arapahoe and Liverpool intersection, so you have to cross at the street level. Other than that it is a very enjoyable ride.

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Cherry Creek Regional Trail

2nd day on this trail-

July, 2024 by barbscondo

We again parked at Village Greens Park (lots of big shade trees to keep the jeep cool) and this time headed south on the trail. It winds around the Cherry Creek Reservoir and then meanders south. Not much shade in this direction. We rode 10 miles south to Cottonwood Park and then turned around (getting hot) so a nice 20 mile round trip. There was a big prairie dog colony and a long stretch of trail with baby grasshoppers hopping all over the joint. The thing I enjoyed most about this trail is that it is NOT straight like so many-constantly twisting and curving. Made it more interesting. There are some fast food restaurants along the way at one point.

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Mary Carter Greenway (Arapahoe Greenway)

Fun path along the South Platte River

July, 2024 by barbscondo

Had a hard time finding a good parking place. Ended up parking near the Regal theater at River Point Shopping area in Sheridan. From here you can directly access the Mary Carter Trail and The Bear Creek Trail. This puts you almost at the North end of the Trail. (We did see a good parking area at the south end of the trail-not sure what that is called) We rode south for about 8 miles to the end. It connects directly to the C-470 trail both East and West at the point. Really fun trail/Some shade/right along the river/people tubing/in inflatables going over the little rapids/huge ducks/nice stopping place with lots of tables in the shade at Nixon's Coffee and someone told us there is a brewery right off the trail.

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Cherry Creek Regional Trail

Wonderful fun path

July, 2024 by barbscondo

We parked at Village Greens Park which is near the Cherry Creek Reservoir. from here you could choose North or South on the trail. We rode north on the trail for 11 miles and ended up in the center of Denver at First Street. Then the trail started to run along the busy street so we turned around. It was a great 22 mile round trip ride. Quite a bit of shade/lots to look at/prairie dog colony/birds/snake on the trail/lots of parks/golf courses/nice homes/runs mostly along the creek/lots of fun underpasses by the water.

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Pikes Peak Greenway Trail

Unexpectedly great trail

July, 2024 by barbscondo

We parked at America the Beautiful Park along the curb parking. From there we rode North 10 miles and then back. Great trail. Some parts are dirt but is very smooth. No problem at all. You are really along the river the whole way- always nice to see the water. There was quite a lot of shaded areas to my surprise. We went up one side of the river and returned on the other where you see on the map that it goes in both sides. There are a lot of side trails that connect with this trail. I liked it because there were other bikers and walkers. Everyone courteous. I liked it because lots of stuff to look at. Wish we here for more than a day. Would do again and explore some of the side trails.

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