Near Piney Creek Trail
A view from Piney Creek itself back up to the Trail
Near Piney Creek Trail
A view from just off the trail- this connects up to the trail at the top of the hill right behind the tree
Near Piney Creek Trail
Bridge over the marshland creek

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Piney Creek Trail

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A nice paved path connecting Cherry Creek Trail with the eastern suburbs.
9.2
mi
Distance
30
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.21mi
Distance
30ft
Elevation Gain
402ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
5,996ft
High Point
5,617ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting from Cherry Creek Trail south of Cherry Creek Reservoir, Piney Creek Trail follows Piney Creek east along Orchard Road, then through the suburban housing of east Aurora, intersecting several other bike paths, including Sampson Gulch Trail, before crossing under E-470 and Ponderosa Preserve.

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January 06, 2024
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