Trip
Bike – Cherry Creek North to the Highline Canal
RMOTHG Hare bike ride. This is an out and back bike ride from Empower field, North along the Platte River, Southeast on the Cherry Creek Trail to the Highland Canal and back. Total Miles 23.
- Fri, Sep 11, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Biking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 23.0 mi
- Pace: 12 to 14 mph
- 11 (15 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This ride is for RMOTHG members and guests. Guests may participate in two activities before joining RMOTHG, but they must either be a CMC member or sign a waiver by registering as a Guest on the CMC website.
The ride will be at a moderate pace of 12 to 14 mph.
Starting from parking lot “T” at Empower Field we will ride North along the Platte River and then turn south-easterly along the Cherry Creek Trail to the Highland Canal. At this point, we'll reverse our direction and return the way we traveled. This ride is on paved bike paths for a total distance of about 23 miles.
There will be an optional lunch at The Original Brooklyn's Restaurant (2644 W. Colfax)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yiAKdSLGvpr4HcTU7
Contact information: Dennis Baumfalk - 303-818-8134 - dkbaumfalk@msn.com
If your plans change please cancel yourself from the ride. If you need to cancel after registration closes on Sept 10 at 5 PM call or text me at the above phone number. I will not be reviewing emails after that time.
See Required Equipment below
Please arrive at 8:30 am for a planned departure no later the 9 am. Meet just South of Empower Field, parking lot ‘T’, which is just West of The Original Brooklyn’ Restaurant. The Parking lot is on the northwest corner of Mile High Stadium W, Circle and Old West Colfax Ave. https://maps.app.goo.gl/77rU5kU6vjxmsCcx9
Required Equipment
Helmet Required! Be Self-Sufficient! In addition to water and energy snacks, carry a spare tube and inflation device, multi-tool, appropriate clothing & footgear, sun and eye protection, and first aid supplies.