Swim Beach–Beach (No Swim), 3 beaches
2.5 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 52 min
Swim Beach–Beach (No Swim), 3 beaches is a 2.5-mile out-and-back in Cherry Creek State Park near Harbor Pointe, CO. The route passes Beach (No Swim) before reaching Swim Beach at the turnaround, 1.2 miles in. It is mostly level, with 53 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Swim Beach–Beach (No Swim), 3 beaches
2.5 mi · ▲ 53 ft · 52 min
Elevation 5,583–5,653 ft
Out & Back · Cherry Creek State Park
Trailhead: 39.64712, -104.82867
Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 92°F / low 59° · precip 8% · wind 13 mph · sunrise 6:31 AM · sunset 7:28 PM
Transit-accessible: S Parker Rd & E Lehigh Ave stop 60 m from the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading W.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Parker Road Trail, heading N.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Campground Trail, heading SE.
- 0.4 miPass Beach (No Swim).
- 150 ftSharp right onto Cherokee Loop, heading SW.
- 50 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 50 ftBear right, heading SW.
- 50 ftReach Swim Beach, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftBear left, heading NW.
- 100 ftSharp left, heading NW.
- 300 ftContinue straight onto Campground Trail, heading W.
- 0.4 miSharp right onto Parker Road Trail, heading E.
- 0.8 miTurn left, heading S.
- 50 ftArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.3 mi in (~6 min). Leave by 7:01 PM for the 7:28 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 6 min before dark.
Good to know
- Transit-accessible: S Parker Rd & E Lehigh Ave stop 60 m from the trailhead
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