Platte River Grill on the Platte River Trail to Chatfield Reservoir Loop

Trip

Bike – Platte River Grill on the Platte River Trail to Chatfield Reservoir Loop

RMOTHG - Hare Ride, Platte River Grill to Chatfield Loop

  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 22.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 700 ft
  • Pace: 12-14 mph

Meet at 8:30 AM at the parking lot below the Platte River Grill. Be ready to ride by 9:00 AM.

Platte River Grill, 5995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

The pace for this ride will average 12-14 mph. There are several hills on the route including a climb up the C-470 trail to the Chatfield Dam. We'll loop around Chatfield Reservoir and ride along the dam crest. Most of the ride is on paved bike trail except about a mile of compacted gravel trail along the dam crest.

There will be an optional lunch at the Platte River Grill.

Route/Place

Platte River Grill on the Platte River Trail to Chatfield Reservoir Loop


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring a spare tube for your tire size along with tools to change it. Also bring water and a snack. Wearing a bike helmet is mandatory.

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