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Bluff Lake Nature Area – View of Sand Creek loop from Former Stapleton Airport Control Tower

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Bluff Lake Nature Area – View of Sand Creek loop from Former Stapleton Airport Control Tower

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Bluff Lake Nature Area – View of Sand Creek loop from Former Stapleton Airport Control Tower

01:49

16.9km

70m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Bluff Lake Nature Center

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.42 km

Sand Creek View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point in the Sand Creek Trail hits a bridge and an alternate gravel path that you can switch to for a while if you feel like a change of …

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7.75 km

Bluff Lake Nature Area

Highlight • Lake

Bikes are not allowed on the trail but there is a place to lock them up. Also no dogs

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9.47 km

Bluff Lake Nature Center

Nature Reserve

13.4 km

View of Sand Creek

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great turn around point at the bridge to connect paved and gravel section of Sand Creek Trail.

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14.7 km

Central Park

Highlight • Natural

Central Park is an 80-acre park with miles of paved paths to choose from. There is also an amphitheater, playground, fountain, and a picnic area.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

3.53 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

2.67 km

1.08 km

253 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Bluff Lake Nature Area – View of Sand Creek loop from Former Stapleton Airport Control Tower

Sand Creek View

Bluff Lake Nature Area

View of Sand Creek

Central Park

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