Near E-Trail
Looking southwest along the S Platte River
Near E-Trail
Just between the Aspens is a Great Blue Heron.
Near E-Trail
The South Platte River next to the trail.
Near E-Trail
S Platte River, looking southwest from the E-Trail

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Hike Trail

E-Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
Flat, easy trail along banks of the South Platte River from Carson Nature Center to C-470 bike path.
1.5
mi
Distance
18
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.48mi
Distance
18ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
5,379ft
High Point
5,348ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Carson Nature Center, follow the dirt trail paralleling the bike path until you reach the bridge. Do not cross the bridge, turn left and stay on the trail along the east side of the river. From here the trail is easy to follow all the way to highway C-470. At highway C-470 find the best path along the rocks under the bridge. From here it's a short distance and you'll meet the C-470 bike path.

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Contributors
Scott Hosie