Bluff Lake Park – South Platte River Bridge loop from Fitzsimons

Bluff Lake Park – South Platte River Bridge loop from Fitzsimons

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Bluff Lake Park – South Platte River Bridge loop from Fitzsimons

03:24

65.3km

180m

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: August 12, 2026

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Bluff Lake Nature Center

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

Bluff Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Bluff Lake is the largest natural open space in Denver. This park is managed as a wild habitat to allow the fauna and flora to flourish there. You can also find a center there that also welcomes urban wildlife, thus serving as a refuge and convalescence center for injured species.

Be careful, it is not uncommon to see snakes or small rodents crossing the cycle path.

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18.1 km

South Platte River and lake viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bike path offers excellent views over the several lakes in the surroundings.

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28.5 km

Riverdale Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Riverdale Regional Park is a sprawling area that caters to a variety of interests. It functions as a haven for nature lovers with walking trails, and a spot for history buffs with the Adams County Museum. Every year, the park transforms into a festive venue for various summer celebrations.

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29.7 km

South Platte River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The South Platte River Trail runs for nearly 35 miles through the suburbs and city of Denver, Colorado. This paved, multi-use path is popular with runners and walkers as well as bike commuters but is also a fantastic way to explore the Denver area on a long weekend ride away from traffic. The trail provides access to numerous parks, including Chatfield State Park at its far southern end. The South Platte River Trail is part of a larger network of trails in the Denver metropolitan area, connecting to the Cherry Creek Trail and the High Line Canal Trail, among others. It offers great views of the foothills, river, and wildlife as you ride.

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32.3 km

Fishing Is Fun Pond

Lake

32.7 km

South Platte River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This bridge offers a prime view of the Platte River and the surrounding lakes.

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37.8 km

South Platte River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The South Platte River Trail encompasses over 30 miles of paved path in total. The path is often utilized by bikes as a commuter trail, and it also serves as a great option for out and back runs and walks. There are a number of parking areas that access the trail, so you can start your run from a bunch of different spots.

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51.7 km

South Platte River Trail

Highlight • Trail

This river is the principal source of water for the eastern part of the State. From the South Platte River Trail you get a great view of the river itself and the reservoirs and lakes that have been created thanks to the river.

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55.2 km

Sand Creek Regional Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a 13-mile mostly paved trail that provides the opportunity to experience wilderness in the metro Denver area. There are a bunch of different trailheads and parks where you can access the path, so you don't have to try to knock it all out in one go...unless you want to.

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65.3 km

End point

Train Station

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