Best casual bike rides in Littleton, CO
Littleton rides along the South Platte on the Mary Carter Greenway — miles of flat, paved, car-free path connecting Hudson Gardens, the river, and Chatfield reservoir. A few casual route ideas built around that greenway, from easy family loops to longer scenic spins.
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Littleton family / flat ride — 5.89 mi
You're heading north on quiet paved roads for a flat, easy spin—just under six miles out and back with almost no traffic to worry about. Perfect for settling into a steady pace without much elevation to think about.
Littleton bike paths ride — 16.27 mi
You're looking at a 16-mile paved loop with about 450 feet of climbing spread throughout—totally rideable at an easy pace. All quiet roads with almost no traffic to worry about, so you can settle in and enjoy the ride without dodging cars.
Littleton longer scenic ride — 18.1 mi
You're heading north on quiet back roads—nearly all pavement with just a touch of gravel—and climbing about 525 ft on the way out before turning around and rolling home. At 18 miles round trip, this is a solid mid-length spin with minimal traffic to worry about.