Platte River Trail
2.5 mi
Distance
66 ft
Elev. Gain
52m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Platte River Trail is a point-to-point trail in Chatfield Lake Colorado — Chatfield State Park, in Douglas County, Colorado. It is 2.5 miles long and gains 66 feet. The trail is paved. Per Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is open to bikes and horses. It is in or next to Sterling Ranch, Colorado.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,694 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 1,664 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Paved
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Agency (Other Than Military)
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Sterling Ranch, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Douglas County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Chatfield Lake Colorado — Chatfield State Park · State Agency (Other Than Military)
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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Jefferson County Reynolds Park Idylease Campground
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