View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – Cherry Creek Park loop from Smoky Hill Rd & Buckley Rd (SE)

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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – Cherry Creek Park loop from Smoky Hill Rd & Buckley Rd (SE)

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View of Cherry Creek Reservoir – Cherry Creek Park loop from Smoky Hill Rd & Buckley Rd (SE)

01:52

30.5km

170m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.35 km for 64 m

After 11.9 km for 220 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.69 km

Cottonwood Creek Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Glide along the asphalt cycling path through Cottonwood Creek Wetlands, a mountain biker’s wildlife viewing paradise right in the city.

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9.10 km

Cottonwood Creek in Cherry Creek State Park

Highlight • River

Cottonwood Creek runs out of Cherry Creek Reservoir and continues south. You cross the creek on several occasions on bridges while following the bike path.

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9.38 km

Cherry Creek Reservoir is an 880-acre reservoir and a popular spot for boating, fishing, and swimming.

The surrounding park features hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, and an off-leash dog area. …

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11.7 km

View of Cherry Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have an amazing view of the Cherry Creek Reservoir, an ideal place to admire the colors of the sky!

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12.6 km

Cherry Creek Spur Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The views towards the lake are absolutely stunning and especially so with the grassland in the foreground. Please be courteous of other users of this beautiful path.

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18.4 km

Cherry Creek State Park North Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Cherry Creek State Park is big enough that it features a number of trailheads. This northern entrance is an easy way to access the park from Englewood and Glendale.

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26.0 km

Cherry Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

At this point you can experience the vastness of Cherry Creek Park. This wilderness area is especially remarkable that it is located in the city. The park is a refuge …

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26.1 km

Cherry Creek Park

Highlight • Natural

At this point you can experience the vastness of Cherry Creek Park. This wilderness area is especially remarkable that it is located in the city. The park is a refuge …

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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