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South Platte River – Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area loop from Theatre District / Convention Center

South Platte River – Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area loop from Theatre District / Convention Center

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South Platte River – Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area loop from Theatre District / Convention Center

02:20

45.2km

140m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.78 km for 215 m

After 38.3 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.7 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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11.3 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 …

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11.4 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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12.4 km

Clear Creek

Highlight • River

Clear Creek, a vibrant waterway roughly 66 miles long, originates in the Rocky Mountains west of Denver, finally meeting with the South Platte River. The contrast in the water's color …

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22.6 km

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, …

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34.6 km

Sprint: Hold Your Breath

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

45.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

6.16 km

818 m

748 m

645 m

398 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.4 km

6.39 km

277 m

124 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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South Platte River – Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area loop from Theatre District / Convention Center

South Platte River

South Platte River Trail

South Platte River

Clear Creek

Lowell Ponds Wildlife Area

Sprint: Hold Your Breath

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