Looking to get in a fun bike ride with the kiddos? Here are a few of our favorites!
Big Dry Creek - Broomfield/Westminster
12 miles of mostly paved trail (FYI near 99th Street, one mile stretch on road)
Parking Access: Westminster Rec Center, Standley Lake Park, Westminster City Park, Westfield Village Park, and Big Dry Creek Park.
Eastlake Trail - Thornton
1.5 miles, gravel
Parking Access: 128th & Fillmore Ct, Eastlake Shores Park
Pelican Ponds Open Space - Brighton
1.3 miles, gravel
Parking Access: Riverdale Road (closest to 88th and Colorado)
Platte River Trail - Passes through Henderson, Brighton, Commerce City (near Adams Cty Fairgrounds)
The Platte River Trail a huge trail with 28.5 miles of trail starting in Henderson and ending in Englewood. There are lots of local areas to hop on in our local area. (Click the link for lots more info!)
Springvale Park - Thornton
Paved Path (Not sure how long!)
Our family uses this bike path all the time because it's close to home. The path starts in Springvale Park and winds through several neighborhoods along lakes. We usually ride to Amber Creek Park (fun playground with ziplines) and then ride it back to Springvale Park.
Farmer's High Line Canal - Westminster, Northglenn
12+ miles, paved
Parking Access: Kings Mill Park (Westminster), Westminster City Park, Northwest Open Space (Northglenn), and E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park (Northglenn)
You can also use Google Maps Bicycling filter to find even more! If you click on the menu in the top left corner in Maps, the drop down will include "Bicycling." Select that and a layer will appear with bike paths!
Enjoy your family bike ride!
