Trip
Bike – Cherry Creek, Wash Park, Franklyn, Dartmouth, Platte River Loop
From a small parking lot northeast of Empower Field at Mile we will ride to Confluence Park. Then we will continue on the Cherry Creek Trail to Downing St. to Washington Park to Franklyn St. to Dartmouth Ave. to the Platte River Trail. We will then ride north on the Platte River Trail to complete the loop at the parking lot.
Contacts
- Fri, Jun 13, 2025
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Biking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 17.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 348 ft
- Pace: 10-12 mph
- 29 (29 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a RMOTHG Hare Ride. It includes 11 miles on paved bike paths and 6 miles on roads. After the ride, there will be an optional lunch at Original Brooklyn's.
My cell phone number is 303-903-6247, if you need to contact me or cancel after the registration closes.
We will meet for this ride at a parking lot for a small park northeast of Empower Field. Although the parking lot is located off of W 17th Ave, please use the following address to find it in your mapping app: 2402 W 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80211. Please arrive by 8:30 am for a prompt departure at 9:00 am.
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Helmet - will not be allowed to ride without one.
Closed-Toe Shoes or other cycling-specific shoes/sandals
Clothing for changes in weather
Sufficient water and food for the length of the ride
Personal First Aid kit including identification and medical card
Flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s) and knowledge of their use
Small tool kit to perform minor bike adjustments
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Lip Balm
Smartphone for finding a route back to your car, also for emergency contact purposes
Consider wearing bright clothing, using front and rear strobe lights for improved visibility
Please see the following for the rules of the road for our bike ride.