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South Platte Reservoir – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

South Platte Reservoir – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

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South Platte Reservoir – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

03:10

61.3km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.0 km for 312 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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29.1 km

Redtail Lake

Highlight • Lake

Redtail Lake is surrounded by a network of trails that offer views of the water, wildlife, and mountains. You can access the lake from the Mary Carter Greenway Trail, which …

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30.5 km

South Platte River

Highlight • River

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 …

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31.5 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.

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35.8 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.

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52.6 km

Bear Creek Underpass

Highlight • Bridge

Great stream to take a break next to while shaded by the overpass.

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58.6 km

Bear Creek Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Creek Lake Park spans 2,624 acres and is a great spot for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as swimming, fishing, and boating year-round recreation. Open from April …

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61.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.6 km

8.10 km

2.42 km

700 m

180 m

179 m

156 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

16.7 km

730 m

402 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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11 %

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South Platte Reservoir – Bear Creek Lake loop from Morrison

Redtail Lake

South Platte River

South Platte Reservoir

Nixon's Coffee House

Bear Creek Underpass

Bear Creek Lake

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