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Denver County
Denver

Cherry Creek Spur Trail – View of Cherry Creek Reservoir loop from Nine Mile

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Denver County
Denver

Cherry Creek Spur Trail – View of Cherry Creek Reservoir loop from Nine Mile

Easy

2.7

(16)

65

riders

Cherry Creek Spur Trail – View of Cherry Creek Reservoir loop from Nine Mile

01:42

25.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 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 951 m for 342 m

After 23.9 km for 156 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.77 km

Cherry Creek Spur Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The views towards the lake are absolutely stunning and especially so with the grassland in the foreground. Please be courteous of other users of this beautiful path.

Tip by

2

6.45 km

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have an amazing view of the Cherry Creek Reservoir, an ideal place to admire the colors of the sky!

Tip by

3

8.13 km

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Cherry Creek Reservoir is an 880-acre reservoir and a popular spot for boating, fishing, and swimming.

The surrounding park features hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, and an off-leash dog area.

There are different entry and use fees in the park, and recently there have been some temporary closures of certain roads due to flooding, so be sure to look up the latest info before planning a trip.

Tip by

4

9.05 km

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Cherry Creek Reservoir is an 880-acre reservoir and a popular spot for boating, fishing, and swimming.

The surrounding park features hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, and an off-leash dog area.

There are different entry and use fees in the park, and recently there have been some temporary closures of certain roads due to flooding, so be sure to look up the latest info before planning a trip.

Tip by

10.3 km

Swim Beach

Beach

6

10.7 km

Smoky Hill Group Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

The Smoky Hill Picnic Site is located on the eastern side of Cherry Creek Reservoir. It has a parking area and provides public toilets and sheltered eating areas with loads of room to run around.

Slightly north of here is a lake beach with a designated swimming area. Make sure to only swim at the northern end of the beach as swimming is prohibited at the southern side.

Tip by

7

11.0 km

Smoky Hill Picnic Site

Highlight • Rest Area

The Smoky Hill Picnic Site is located on the eastern side of Cherry Creek Reservoir. It has a parking area and provides public toilets and sheltered eating areas with loads of room to run around.

Slightly north of here is a lake beach with a designated swimming area. Make sure to only swim at the northern end of the beach as swimming is prohibited at the southern side.

Tip by

8

15.8 km

Cottonwood Creek runs out of Cherry Creek Reservoir and continues south. You cross the creek on several occasions on bridges while following the bike path.

Tip by

9

23.1 km

Cherry Creek State Park is big enough that it features a number of trailheads. This northern entrance is an easy way to access the park from Englewood and Glendale.

Tip by

B

25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

4.61 km

3.13 km

521 m

247 m

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

5.03 km

2.78 km

170 m

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