Best casual bike rides in Denver, CO
Denver's river greenways — the Cherry Creek and South Platte trails — let you ride for miles mostly car-free, right through the city. These casual route ideas lean on the bike-path network so you can just roll and enjoy it.
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Denver family / flat ride — 4.95 mi
You're heading north on quiet, all-paved roads with barely any traffic to speak of—flat and fast, just under five miles out and back in about 37 minutes. Perfect for a quick spin when you want minimal stops and maximum peace.
Denver bike paths ride — 13.52 mi
You're heading out north on quiet pavement for just over 6.5 miles, then turning around and retracing your path back—about 368 ft of climbing spread across the full 13.5 miles, so nothing steep. All side streets with virtually no traffic to worry about.
Denver longer scenic ride — 18.01 mi
You'll roll out on all-pavement through quiet neighborhoods with minimal traffic, picking up about 374 feet of climbing spread across the loop. Eighteen miles on smooth roads makes for a steady, manageable ride that you can dial up or down depending on how you're feeling.