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Big Dry Creek – Big Dry Creek Trail loop from Northglenn

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Big Dry Creek – Big Dry Creek Trail loop from Northglenn

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3.2

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Big Dry Creek – Big Dry Creek Trail loop from Northglenn

02:05

31.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Nature Reserve

2.26 km

Metzger Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Metzger Ponds are located in the Metzger Farm Open Space. The area is part of the city of Westminster and is bordered by Broomfield. The lake is best known for fishing, birdwatching and recreational purposes.

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7.44 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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8.06 km

Big Dry Creek

Highlight • River

The Big Dry Creek Open Space boundary actually follows a semi-narrow corridor along the Big Dry Creek waterway. The Big Dry Creek Trail is the most popular within the Nature …

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8.91 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

One of the many open spaces within the city of Westminster, Walnut Creek connects to a trail network of over 120 miles. Included in these trails is the 16-mile US …

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9.03 km

Big Dry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Big Dry Creek Trail is located in Westminster and spans 12 miles from Interstate 25 to Standley Lake. The multi-use trail features a mostly flat terrain with occasional moderate …

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15.6 km

Standley Lake Viewing Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gates lock after sunset

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23.0 km

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

This 25-acre open space features access to the Big Dry Creek Trail, as well as great opportunities for passive recreation and wildlife viewing.

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24.4 km

Armed Forces Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

This memorial is dedicated to all those who have served in any branch of the armed services. It features a water fountain, benches, granite pillars, and unique statues of soldiers.

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31.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

5.24 km

3.51 km

821 m

450 m

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

6.24 km

2.08 km

532 m

517 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

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Big Dry Creek – Big Dry Creek Trail loop from Northglenn

Metzger Ponds

City Park Pond

Big Dry Creek

Walnut Creek Open Space

Big Dry Creek Trail

Standley Lake Viewing Area

Big Dry Creek Open Space

Armed Forces Memorial Garden

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