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Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

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Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

02:53

50.1km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.3 km

High Line Canal Trail – Greenwood Village Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The High Line Canal Trail is a scenic and accessible hard-packed gravel path for walking, jogging, and biking. This section of the 71-mile trail (around mile 30) runs by Greenwood Village, part of the Denver metro area, and features tree-lined stretches through neighborhoods and parks, and views of the Rocky Mountains and the High Line Canal. The well-maintained trail is popular year-round for recreation.

Tip by

21.9 km

One-Mile Marker from Goodson Center

Highlight • Structure

There are small wooden posts, like this one, along the High Line Canal Trail so you can track your milage. This spot mark the one mile point from the Goodson Center, the main access point and trailhead for the High Line Trail.

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22.0 km

High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A ride on the Highline Canal trail is always a good one. This trail is a great one for anyone just looking to get out and get some exercise. It has moderate elevation changes and some nice views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and mountains to the west. The trail continues on for many miles either to the south or north where I usually ride. The Denver area has over 68 miles of trails all great for hiking, biking and walking.

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22.6 km

Sumac Hill Farm viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a strategic point along the High Line Canal Trail with a view over Sumac Hill Farm. You can see the Big Dry Creek basin, the surrounding vegetation, and some of the birdlife that lives here.

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22.7 km

View of the mountains from High Line Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From here, you can catch some nice views of the mountain "skyline" in the distance. There's also lots of pedaling both ahead and behind you: The High Line Canal Trail is more than 70 miles long.

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36.8 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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37.4 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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42.9 km

Bridge over South Platte River

Highlight • Bridge

Close to this bridge the Bear Creek flows into the South Platte River – and therefore several river trails also meet at exact this bridge: The Bear Creek River Trail, the Platte River Trail and the Mary Carter Greenway Trail all connect to each other at this point. Besides you have a pretty nice view over the river.

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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

16.1 km

12.9 km

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

12.0 km

11.6 km

9.55 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

29°C

17°C

49 %

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Nixon's Coffee House – Bridge over South Platte River loop from University of Denver

High Line Canal Trail – Greenwood Village Section

One-Mile Marker from Goodson Center

High Line Canal Trail

Sumac Hill Farm viewpoint

View of the mountains from High Line Canal Trail

Nixon's Coffee House

Views of the South Platte River

Bridge over South Platte River

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