Bridge into Golden – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

Bridge into Golden – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

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Bridge into Golden – Red Rocks Park Scenic Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

03:53

65.2km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.3 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.86 km

Bridge into Golden

Highlight • Bridge

A place to pause after an uphill climb if heading west toward Golden on the trail.

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9.20 km

Colorado Front Range Trail (Clear Creek Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Clear Creek Trail offers some shaded multi-use paths to escape from traffic and enjoy views of the creek, Coors Brewing, and the steep cliffside of North Table Mountain.

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11.3 km

Tucker Gulch

Highlight • Gorge

Tucker Gulch, stretching for about eight miles, plays a significant role as a watershed running from east to west. It cuts through the prairie, situated roughly one mile north of …

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21.8 km

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Colorado, Apatosaurus Bulges offers a breathtaking vista. Situated within Matthews/Winters Park, it neighbors North Dinosaur Open Space Park and the intriguing Dinosaur Bone Bed.

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24.4 km

Red Rocks Park Scenic Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Red Rocks Park is a scenic road that is intertwined between massive sandstone outcroppings with numerous overlooks. There is also a trading post located in the park that provides gifts and a quick snack.

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37.4 km

Big Soda Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.

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57.2 km

Colorado Railroad Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum has been founded in the late 1950s by a private association. Today you can explore more than 100 railroad engines (both steam and diesel electric) and wagons from …

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