The Bluffs paths
75The Bluffs paths: 1.1 miles of bike paths in and around Denver, CO. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 38% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 75 out of 100.
1.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 38% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park in the lot off East 56th Avenue, 0.1 mi from the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 600 feet away and a playground is about 250 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
- Quick bite
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Icons mark the closest coffee, ice cream and quick bites within a quarter mile. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- The Bluffs (along the trail): 1 playground
- High Plains Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds
- North Commons Lawn (0.1 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- North Sports Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
- Rolling Bluff Park (0.2 mi away): 2 playgrounds
Plus 4 playgrounds and 2 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Coffee and treats
The closest cafés, ice cream shops and quick bites within a quarter mile of the trail. Hours change, so check before you go.
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Panda Express · Quick bite · 0.2 mi away
Directions: Google Maps · Apple Maps
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of The Bluffs paths.
- North Commons Lawn paths · 1.3 mi · kid score 74
- Sandhills Prairie Path · 1.7 mi · kid score 88
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