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The Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail opened its first 7-mile section in 2016, but is one day planned to stretch 25 miles across the northern Denver Metro area, including the suburbs of Westminster,...
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7 mi |
Concrete, Crushed Stone
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Overview
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...
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44.7 mi |
Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete
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The Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad, a narrow-gauge line that once linked Denver with Gunnison, served much of the Colorado Mineral Belt as an independent railroad from 1872 to 1889. A major...
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9.9 mi |
Asphalt
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Overview
When complete, the US 36 Bikeway will offer a convenient and safe non-motorized route for traveling between Denver and Boulder. Eleven miles of the paved trail—which locals refer to as a...
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16.5 mi |
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The Vail Pass Recpath runs for 14.8 miles between Copper Mountain and outside of Vail. The paved path runs along Interstate 70 from Gore Creek Campground, just east of Vail, until its...
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14.8 mi |
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Colorado's West Rail Line Bike Path parallels the W Line, a new light rail corridor through Denver and Lakewood that was known during construction as the West Rail Line. The Regional Transportation...
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6.3 mi |
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Closure Notice: Due to the Big Dry Creek stream bank restoration project, there will be periodic closures through fall 2024 and a section of the trail will be closed through summer 2025. There are...
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12 mi |
Concrete, Crushed Stone
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OverviewÂ
The Blue River Recpath runs north to south for 7.3 miles between Breckenridge and Frisco. The route runs between Summit High School in Frisco in the north and the town of Breckenridge in...
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7.3 mi |
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Closely following its scenic namesake waterway for most of its journey, the popular Boulder Creek Path runs east from Boulder Canyon to the outskirts of the Valmont Reservoir. Its western end is dirt...
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7 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
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Overview
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...
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14.43 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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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...
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2 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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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...
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4.25 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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Overview
The Eagle Valley Trails runs between Dotsero and Vail in three disconnected segments. The 42-mile route passes through multiple towns along the I-70 corridor, offering scenic mountain and...
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42 mi |
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Closure Notice:Â The Farmers' High Line Canal Trail is closed at US 85/Santa Fe for the installation of a new pedestrian bridge. See High Line Conservancy for more up to date information.
The...
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13.7 mi |
Concrete, Crushed Stone
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The Fraser River Trail runs between the town of Fraser and Winter Park, paralleling US 40 for its entire route. The trail offers lovely views of the surrounding mountains and is a great way to connect...
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6.3 mi |
Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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The Goose Creek Greenway offers a major east-west route through Boulder. Note that there is little shade along the way and the pathway runs through busy commercial areas, including the Villa Shopping...
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2.7 mi |
Concrete
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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...
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71 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
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As its name implies, the Lake Link Trail connects many of the region's lakes, offering picturesque views of the water and surrounding mountains. The trail begins in Hunter Douglas Business Park and...
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8.6 mi |
Concrete, Dirt
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The Little Dry Creek Trail provides a paved, relatively flat pathway for bikers, walkers and skaters through areas of Westminster and northern Arvada. The tree-lined route follows its namesake, Little...
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10 mi |
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Most of the Ralston Creek Trail follows its namesake waterway, winding through several parks, neighborhoods and open areas in Arvada. On its western end, the trail becomes gently hilly and passes...
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13.6 mi |
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The Scott Lancaster Memorial Bike Path is a short, but pleasant 5 miles of mostly off-road route that allows cyclists and walkers to get between Idaho Springs and Floyd Hill, which is otherwise only...
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5 mi |
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The Snake River Recpath begins in Dillon and follows the river southeast just over 7 miles to the popular Keystone Resort. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular mountain scenery and views of Dillon...
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7.2 mi |
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The Swan Mountain Recpath is a scenic, windy route along the eastern edge of Dillon Reservoir in Summit County, Colorado. Running uphill from Keystone's Summit Cove neighborhood to the Sapphire Point...
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3.7 mi |
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The Switzerland Trail in the peaks west of Boulder was named for the spectacular mountain scenery along this remote and former railroad route. The trail is popular with mountain bikers,...
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11.9 mi |
Dirt, Gravel
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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...
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2.4 mi |
Concrete, Dirt
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Winding through neighborhoods in northeast Boulder and following its namesake waterway, the Wonderland Creek Greenway (Wonderland Creek Multiuse Path or MUP) is a paved multiuse trail. The route is...
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3 mi |
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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,...
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4.8 mi |
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More than 150 miles of hike, bike and equestrian trails are available to residents of the Denver suburb of Arvada. The trails run the gamut from long regional trails to shorter, neighborhood pathways....
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1.2 mi |
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The 6th Avenue Trail provides expansive views of the Rocky Mountain foothills as it follows its namesake thoroughfare (also known as US 6) from the Colorado School of Mines in downtown Golden to...
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3.5 mi |
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The Alameda Bike Path is a separated bike-ped facility along Alameda Parkway/ Avenue. The paved trail stretches for over seven miles from Jewell Avenue to just east of SR 95 in Lakewood, a suburb of...
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7 mi |
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Big Dry Creek Trail in Arvada (not be confused with similarly named trails in Westminster and Littleton) is a multi-use pathway tucked into the northwest corner of the Denver suburb. The trail...
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3.3 mi |
Concrete, Grass
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The Blue River Trail (previously referred to as the Silverthorne Recpath) runs through Silverthorne, Colorado, connecting residents and visitors with the town's various amenities and the scenic Dillon...
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7.5 mi |
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Blunn Trail forms a link between two of Arvada's most popular trails: Ralston Creek Trail and Van Bibber Creek Trail.
The north end of the trail is at Ralston Creek Trail on the west side of Virgil...
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1.3 mi |
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The trail on the east side of Bradburn Boulevard is relatively short, but it makes an important connection between two major Denver metro trails. Following the trail north brings you to within feet of...
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1 mi |
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Arvada's residents are lucky to have access to more than 150 miles of multiuse trails to fit every need. For every prominent regional trail like the 12-mile Ralston Creek Trail, there are many local...
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1.5 mi |
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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...
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3.2 mi |
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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...
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28 mi |
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Sand
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The Fowler Trail is an easy hike in scenic Eldorado Canyon State Park that provides a great place to sight wildlife, watch rock climbers, or take in stunning views of the surrounding canyon....
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0.9 mi |
Crushed Stone, Dirt
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The Fremont Pass Recreational Pathway travels 3.23 miles alongside CO-91 nestled between the outdoor recreation hubs of Copper Mountain and Breckenridge, Colorado.
About the...
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3.23 mi |
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Take this 15 mile loop around the Greenbelt Plateau Area, a grassland management area with wide open grasslands and ponderosa pine savannas. The various trails of the area, including the Coalton...
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15.07 mi |
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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...
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1 mi |
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Adjacent to Highway 287 in Lafayette, the this multipurpose path provides a space for both recreation and commuting. The wide concrete trail stretches between Baseline Road and Cherrywood Drive....
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2 mi |
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The Highway 93 Trail sits on the east side of the highway, stretching from North Table Mountain Park down to New Loveland Mine Park. The concrete trail slopes downhill from its north end, providing...
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1.9 mi |
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The shared use path winds along the north side of I-70 for 2.4 miles. The concrete path runs through Genesee Park, starting from the Buffalo Overlook in the North Bison Pasture at Exit 254. A herd of...
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2.4 mi |
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Although less than a mile long, the Inca Street Multi-Use Path provides an important connection between the neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Globeville on Denver's north end. The paved pathway and its...
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0.75 mi |
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The Independence Trail sits right at the northern edge of the Denver suburb of Arvada. The trail pushes right up against the southern border of the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge. It travels...
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1 mi |
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The Interurban Trail is so named because it sits partly along the route of the Denver Tramway Trolley's Golden Line. The streetcar system once criss-crossed metro Denver and served the area for 40...
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1.3 mi |
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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...
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2.2 mi |
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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...
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2.6 mi |
Asphalt, Gravel
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Westminster, Colorado, has over 145 miles of dedicated non-motorized trails, from major bike thoroughfares to the smaller local routes like this one, which knit them all together.
The trail on...
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1.3 mi |
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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...
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1.64 mi |
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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...
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2.4 mi |
Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt
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The city of Arvada boasts over 150 miles of hike, bike and equestrian trails. The Denver suburb is home to the Moon Gulch Trail, a multipurpose trail traveling east-west and connecting the Indiana...
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2 mi |
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The Niver Creek Trail winds through Thornton, a northern suburb of Denver, connecting parks, riparian areas and open space inhabited by prairie dogs, coyotes, numerous bird species, and other...
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2 mi |
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The Pioneer Trail links Bergen Park to Evergreen Lake through Elk Meadow Park. Â The trail can be accessed from the Bergen Park and Ride, and stretches south for about a mile before ducking under SR 74...
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3 mi |
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Rainbow Trail is a short neighborhood hiking and biking pathway in northeast Arvada. The concrete pathway travels in the space between houses while providing connections to three local parks: Arvada...
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1.1 mi |
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Following Rock Creek into the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve, the Rock Creek Trail is a soft-surface trail that heads northeast from the Coalton Trailhead in Superior to the Stearns Lake Trailhead in...
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12 mi |
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The Sheridan Green Trail travels 1.5 miles between the city limits of Broomfield and the Westminster Promenade shopping center. The trail runs south along Westminster Boulevard and then travels around...
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1.5 mi |
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Tucker Gulch Trail adds over a mile of trail to Golden's developing trail network. The continues from the north end of the Clear Creek Trail and continues along Tucker Gulch, through residential...
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1.3 mi |
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0.8 miles of trail isn't much on its own, but as part of a connective tissue of little trails linking major regional regional trails, the Turnpike Trail plays an important role. On the west side, it...
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0.8 mi |
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The Van Bibber Creek, Park and Trail all owe their name to Isaac van Bibber, an early settler to the area.
The eastern terminus of the trail lies on Oak Street and heads west in the swathe cut by...
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4.9 mi |
Asphalt, Concrete
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Weir Gulch cuts a narrow, jagged path through the landscape of west Denver down to the Lakewood border. A greenway path imitates the course of the stream, winding from the edge of the Platte River...
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4.5 mi |
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The West 44th Avenue Trail is a ten-foot wide concrete sidepath that runs along the side of its namesake roadway, helping to connect two important trails in the Denver region's trail network, the...
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0.75 mi |
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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...
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1.3 mi |
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