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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Oxford - City of Sheridan

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Oxford - City of Sheridan

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Oxford - City of Sheridan

02:38

44.1km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 59 m for 7 m

After 44.1 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.53 km

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mary Carter Greenway Trail is a paved bike path moving through Arapahoe County just south of Denver. This is a really popular commuter trail that connects to a bunch of other trails and paths in the city's network.

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15.6 km

View from Chatfield Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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22.7 km

View of Chatfield Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Chatfield Internal Trail gets right up next to the 1,423-acre lake. The majority of the trail is on dirt and gravel, but there is a tiny section of pavement when you get close to the main observation deck.

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32.6 km

South Platte River

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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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33.6 km

Lake views

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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38.0 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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38.6 km

Views of the South Platte River

Highlight • River

The South Platte River is a tributary to the Platte River. It is 439 miles long and was originally called Niinéniiniicíihéhe by the native Arapaho people who lived on its banks.

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38.7 km

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

Highlight • Monument

Don’t miss the chance to see a SpaceX rocket booster up close. It’s mounted just above the Mary Carter Greenway in Littleton, inside a fenced lot by DISH Network. You …

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44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

2.00 km

1.29 km

193 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

20.8 km

970 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 July

31°C

16°C

58 %

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Mary Carter Greenway Trail – View from Chatfield Dam loop from Oxford - City of Sheridan

Mary Carter Greenway Trail

View from Chatfield Dam

View of Chatfield Reservoir

South Platte River

Lake views

Nixon's Coffee House

Views of the South Platte River

SpaceX Falcon 9 First Stage Booster B1021

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