Cherry Creek Trail – Bridge into Golden loop from 2nd Avenue & Abilene

Cherry Creek Trail – Bridge into Golden loop from 2nd Avenue & Abilene

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Cherry Creek Trail – Bridge into Golden loop from 2nd Avenue & Abilene

05:28

108km

940m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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18.9 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Well maintained multi use trail, which leads from downtown Denver all the way to Cherry Creek State Park. The trail is for cyclists and walkers only and follows the Cherry Creek.

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20.7 km

Confluence Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Very little greenery for a park.

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49.9 km

Lookout mountain is the go-to climb for cyclists all over the area. The climb starts off moderately steep, levels off mid way, then picks back up at the top. Traffic is generally light and most cars are courteous. Once you hit the top, you are treated with panoramic views of downtown Denver at the Buffalo Bill Memorial viewing platform.

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60.2 km

Colorado Front Range Trail (Clear Creek Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Clear Creek Trail offers some shaded multi-use paths to escape from traffic and enjoy views of the creek, Coors Brewing, and the steep cliffside of North Table Mountain.

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62.4 km

Bridge into Golden

Highlight • Bridge

A place to pause after an uphill climb if heading west toward Golden on the trail.

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67.9 km

Clear Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This well-paved trail is highly popular, connecting Denver and Golden. It winds alongside Clear Creek, passing by several lakes and offering a scenic route for a pleasant ride.

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78.7 km

Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area

Highlight • Lake

The Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area in northwest Denver encompasses approximately 43 acres of warm-water ponds and riparian habitats. These ponds are home to species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, crappie, and bullhead catfish. Boating is prohibited to protect the habitat. In addition to fishing, Lowell Ponds is a nice spot for picnicking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The site known for birdwatching, especially during migration periods when the ponds attract various waterfowl species.

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89.4 km

Platte River

Lake

92.9 km

Sand Creek Regional Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a 13-mile mostly paved trail that provides the opportunity to experience wilderness in the metro Denver area. There are a bunch of different trailheads and parks where you can access the path, so you don't have to try to knock it all out in one go...unless you want to.

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