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Highlands Point Viewpoint – Highlands Point Trail System loop from BackCountry Trailhead

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United States

Colorado

Douglas County

Highlands Point Viewpoint – Highlands Point Trail System loop from BackCountry Trailhead

Moderate

4.5

(2618)

5,311

riders

Highlands Point Viewpoint – Highlands Point Trail System loop from BackCountry Trailhead

02:28

27.3km

340m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.88 km

Highlands Point Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful rest stop. Can see Pikes, Evans, Longs from here.

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6.89 km

Red Rocks Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Highlands Point is a cool lookout area at the high point in this part of the Highlands Ranch Community Association Backcountry Wilderness Area. They own the property and have signage …

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7.08 km

Highlands Point Trail System

Highlight • Trail

Nice little trail system managed by Highlands Ranch Community Association. The usage is only permitted for their members and accompanied guests.

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20.5 km

West Big Dry Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The West Big Dry Trail is a mostly singletrack (with some double-track) unpaved path that passes through a number of parks and open spaces in the natural areas and regional …

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24.9 km

View of Denver

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between you and me, this is one of the best viewpoints in the area. You can see Downtown Denver and the foothills as they stretch all the way to Boulder.

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27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

7.66 km

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,750 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

31°C

16°C

75 %

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Highlands Point Viewpoint – Highlands Point Trail System loop from BackCountry Trailhead

Highlands Point Viewpoint

Red Rocks Viewpoint

Highlands Point Trail System

West Big Dry Trail

View of Denver

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