South Platte Trail East
Platte River at Elitch Gardens Park, Denver County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Platte River at Elitch Gardens Park, Denver County, CO. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10 ft (3 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 min
- High point
- 5,194 ft (1,583 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Twister III Rollercoaster 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Brain Drain 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Half Pipe 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Tower of Doom 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Boomerang 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Attraction: XLR8R 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Mind Eraser 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Pikes Peak Picnic Pavilion 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from start
- Attraction: RipQurl 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Mega Wedgie 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
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Questions about South Platte Trail East
How long is South Platte Trail East?
South Platte Trail East is 1.9 mi (3 km) long. Most people take about 10 min. It climbs 10 ft (3 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,194 ft (1,583 m).
How hard is South Platte Trail East?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South Platte Trail East?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Comcast Parking Lot. 22 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South Platte Trail East?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.7 mi (1.1 km), 1.2 mi (2 km).
Is South Platte Trail East shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Is South Platte Trail East good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly. It is marked as wheelchair accessible.
What can you do on South Platte Trail East?
Best for Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near South Platte Trail East?
Mile High Station, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Shop, 0.3 mi (0.6 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for South Platte Trail East?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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