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Things To Do in Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path

4.6
75 Google reviews

Rates above the average for things to do near Cherry Creek — one of 46 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path is an urban trail system running through Denver known for connecting multiple neighborhoods and offering easy access to nature within the city, stretching from downtown Denver to Cherry Creek Reservoir.

A beautiful, well-used trail that serves both commuters and recreationalists with scenic stretches and cool murals, though cleanliness and homeless encampments are ongoing concerns in certain sections.

  • Excellent for biking with dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian-only sections
  • Connects downtown Denver to Cherry Creek Reservoir with links to the Platte River Trail
  • Features cool murals and peaceful natural stretches where you can hear rushing water
  • Splits into separate bike and pedestrian paths in many areas to reduce conflicts
  • Significant trash and litter problems, especially along riverbanks and in certain sections
  • Large homeless encampments throughout parts of the trail that can feel unsafe for walkers
  • Water quality issues reported, including foaming water suggesting pollution from upstream sources
  • Trail comes to street level occasionally, interrupting the natural experience

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Monday: Open 24 hours

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What Visitors Say

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John Mickelson

3 years ago

The Cherry Creek trail is great for a very easy hike in multiple spots across Denver. Among the areas I've walked have included in downtown Denver and also in the Glendale area. Some little rapids at certain spots, nice to sit by and listen to the rushing water. Unfortunately there's a lot of trash along the creek as well, especially along the river banks that are across from the trail side, so that's a definite downfall. STOP trashing our nature!

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Nelson Belanger

a year ago

I love the Cherry Creek trail. I use it everyday to commute to work and other locations around Denver. There are large stretches of the trail which make me feel at one ways nature and help me clear my head and relax for whatever comes next. That being said, there are still large portions of the trail which are completely covered with homeless people, litter, And pollution. This is extremely disheartening as a resident of Denver who lives within the city. I know that many people commute here, And a lot of the garbage Left by displaced individuals who simply put, cannot afford to carry it to the next trash can. But it breaks my heart more to see that Not a lot of other Denverits are willing to do something about it. Just the other day as I was riding through the trail and noticed there was a large section of it that was completely foaming up as the water was melting. I was also able to notice that it was only one of the grades that was spitting out all this soapy water. If anyone else noticed this or if I know this this again, we should definitely let parks and rec know so that they can try and put a filter on it or something. This is a vein of nature's beauty running through the corrupted heart of our city, is one of the few things breathing life into the nature that you see around you. If you've moved to Colorado you presumably find our wildlife beautiful and should be able to understand and appreciate the importance of trails like this. Not just as a way for the poor to get to their jobs without clogging up your streets, but as a final part of our grounding and culture within this state.

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Tom Morrissey

4 years ago

A green oasis, a gem in the heart of the city! Lots of cool murals up on the trail walls, starting at Confluence Park through central Denver. Some encampments of people experiencing homelessness, etc., but safe.

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Seth Peterson

3 years ago

This is the most bikiest bike path I've ever seen in all of Denver. I would highly recommend it to anybody looking to bike. Walking on the path gets a little sketchy because of how biky it is

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path worth it in Cherry Creek?

A beautiful, well-used trail that serves both commuters and recreationalists with scenic stretches and cool murals, though cleanliness and homeless encampments are ongoing concerns in certain sections. Known for: green oasis cutting through denver's heart.

What do visitors love about Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path?

Excellent for biking with dedicated bike lanes and pedestrian-only sections Connects downtown Denver to Cherry Creek Reservoir with links to the Platte River Trail Features cool murals and peaceful natural stretches where you can hear rushing water Splits into separate bike and pedestrian paths in many areas to reduce conflicts

Is there anything to know before visiting Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path?

Significant trash and litter problems, especially along riverbanks and in certain sections Large homeless encampments throughout parts of the trail that can feel unsafe for walkers Water quality issues reported, including foaming water suggesting pollution from upstream sources Trail comes to street level occasionally, interrupting the natural experience

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