Trip
RMOTHG Trip – Platte River Bike Loop: Big Dry Creek, Highline Canal, C-470,
This is a RMOTHG Hare ride. We'll ride the loop clockwise: North along the Platte River trail from the Platte River Grill to Big Dry Creek trail, east on Big Dry Creek to the Highline Canal trail, south along the Highline Canal to the C-470 trail, west on C-470 trail to Platte River trail and north along the river to the Platte River Grill. Optional lunch at the Grill after the ride.
Contacts
- Fri, Sep 25, 2026
- Denver
- Biking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 21.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 470 ft
- Pace: 10-12 MPH
- 4 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I've rated this ride moderate as there are a few steep uphill sections as we make our way from the Platte River trail to the Highline canal trail, and again some steep downhill sections on the C-470 trail getting from the canal back down to the river. The highline canal section of the ride has a crusher fine surface.
My cell phone number is 303-220-9821, email is gwells1010@gmail.com if you need to contact me or cancel after registration closes.
Meet at 8:30 for prompt 9am departure from the Platte River Bar and Grill, 5995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Required Equipment
$15 annual RMOTHG Membership Dues are required to participate. Please contact the office at 303-279-3080 ext. 3 or office@cmc.org to join!
Helmet - will not be allowed to ride without one.
Closed-Toe Shoes or other cycling-specific shoes
Clothing for changes in weather
Sufficient water and food for the length of the ride
Personal First Aid kit including identification and medical card
Flat tire repair kit with spare tube(s) to fit rider’s bike, inflation pump and/orCO2 cartridge(s) and knowledge of their use
Small tool kit to perform minor bike adjustments
Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Lip Balm
Smartphone for finding a route back to your car, also for emergency contact purposes
Consider wearing bright clothing and using front and rear strobe lights for improved visibility