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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

06:27

150km

1,090m

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 11, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 62 m for 5 m

After 150 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.46 km

Nixon's Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Check the hours, a good place to refuel or top off your water bottle at the outside fountains. Also has public restrooms.

Tip by

5.81 km

South Platte Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

On this stretch of the bike path, you can enjoy panoramic views of Eaglewatch, Redtail and Blackrock lakes. The trail winds between the lakes, making it a very pleasant ride.

Tip by

6.81 km

The South Platte River, originating in the mountains of central Colorado at the Continental Divide, flows a total distance of about 439 miles. The river is a hot spot for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. It flows through urban areas and the backcountry.

Tip by

9.69 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you'll find an excellent viewpoint over the Chatfield Reservoir.

Tip by

15.8 km

Wetlands View

Highlight • Natural

Amazing wetlands and trees that provide refuge for beavers, snakes, and birds (such as Americas favorite, the bald eagle)!

Tip by

44.7 km

Wildlife Viewing on South Perry Park Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

South Perry Park Road is a popular road for biking and is a great spot for seeing wildlife off the side of the highway. You'll pass a few different wildlife preserves and open spaces, which serves as homes to a bunch of different animals including elk, moose, and mule deer.

Tip by

75.5 km

Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area

Highlight • Lake

Palmer Lake Recreation Area is a 36-acre recreation site at the foot of Ben Lomond Mountain and is a popular spot to enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Tip by

133 km

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Chatfield State Park is a 5,300-acre park featuring a 1,400-acre reservoir. There are a bunch of different trails, ponds, and natural areas, and the majority of the main roads are paved and well-kept.

Tip by

150 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.7 km

60.8 km

3.36 km

429 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

139 km

10.7 km

359 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,240 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

35°C

18°C

16 %

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South Platte Reservoir – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Littleton Downtown

Nixon's Coffee House

South Platte Reservoir

South Platte River

View from Chatfield Dam

Wetlands View

Wildlife Viewing on South Perry Park Road

Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area

Submerged Trees at Chatfield Reservoir

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