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Piney Creek Trail

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“A nice paved path connecting Cherry Creek Trail with the eastern suburbs. ”

jeff parker
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9.5

Miles

15.4

KM

Point to Point

5,996' 1,827 m

High

5,618' 1,712 m

Low

67' 20 m

Up

442' 135 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

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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Land Manager: City of Aurora, CO

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jeff parker
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  3.0 from 2 votes

#6

in Front Range

#28388

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#6

in Front Range

#2,369

in Colorado

#28,388

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A view from Piney Creek itself back up to the Trail
Aug 16, 2020 near Dove Va…, CO
A view from just off the trail- this connects up to the trail at the top of the hill right behind the tree
Aug 16, 2020 near Dove Va…, CO
Bridge over the marshland creek
Aug 16, 2020 near Dove Va…, CO

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Apr 9, 2021
Molly Conn
Sep 6, 2020
Chuck & Jennifer Hellier
Just went the 1st mile and back. Very nice from the trailhead to the bridge underpass.
Aug 16, 2020
Chuck & Jennifer Hellier
We did the middle part of the trail — 2h 30m

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