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The granddaddy of Denver’s paved multi-use paths, the Platte River Greenway was born 30 years ago and the trail follows the South Platte River for almost 30 miles, connecting a series of small riverside parks. It is immensely popular with walkers, rollerbladers and bikers as it runs next to the Platte River that is steeped in Denver’s early history. Confluence Park is a great starting place in the LODO and Jefferson Park neighborhoods and the Auraria campus in downtown Denver, where the Cherry Creek meets the Platte River. Gold was discovered here in 1858 and it has been a valuable part of Denver ever since! As you ride south down the trail you pass Elitch Gardens, The Children’s Museum, Ocean Journey, and Mile High Stadium, home of the Denver Broncos in the West Colfax and Avondale communities.

Continuing your ride, you will go through many small parks along the river with historical markers, homes and picnic areas. One of my favorite buildings is the Art Deco design of the Denver Water Works near 6th Ave and I-25. The sites and sounds along the river are so beautiful and enjoyable as you see trout in the shadows of the trees, all kinds of birds and waterfowl and an occasional fox, beaver, or muskrat going about their lives. As you continue south, the river goes through Ruby Hill and next to the Overland Municipal Golf Course areas, the South Platte neighborhood and Harvard Gulch area.

Next up is the City of Englewood near City Center and Cushing Park as you follow the river. Here you will see the Bear Creek Trail turnoff that goes west to Morrison and another fine ride. You have crossed the river numerous times on specially built bridges by the City of Denver and all are well maintained. Shortly after passing into Englewood, you enter Littleton near Centennial Acres, Hillside Manor, Kassler and the Littleton Golf and Tennis Club. This is a very cool area with shops nearby for a rest, coffee, or lunch. Moving on you pass the Hudson Gardens, Denver Seminary, Columbine Country Club, and arrive to huge South Platte Park with additional lakes and reservoirs. Near the end of our journey, you will cross under E-470 and into Chatfield Reservoir and State Park, all in all, a beautiful ride.

If we had gone north from Confluence Park, we would ridden a good many miles up to Adams County as the river passes though more of the industrialized area of Denver. You will want to experience the Platte River Trail and often!

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From the City of Denver: “The Cherry Creek Trail, Denver was first founded and runs along the creek for more than 40 miles to Franktown. It is one of the most popular bike/hike/jogging trails in Denver and one of the prettiest” and that just about says it all. By far the most popular segment is from Cherry Creek State Park to its terminus at Confluence Park where Cherry Creek meets the South Platte River. As the trail starts from Cherry Creek State Park in SE Denver it goes through J. F. Kennedy Golf Course, Hampden Heights Park neighborhood, and soon  you are riding through the Indian Creek community and Cook and Garland Parks, where there are always activities like Soccer and volleyball going on.

Proceeding toward downtown you arrive at the 4 Mile House and Historic Park, which was an important stage stop from Denver in the Stagecoach days, and has many activities for kids. You are also near the very popular, upscale, and renovated Bonnie Brae and Belcaro  Denver real estate developments to the west. As you bike under Colorado Blvd, you are now in the Cherry Creek Trail Denver area which includes the beautiful communities of the Polo Grounds, Washington Park, Country Club, Hilltop and Crestmoor which have some of Denver’s most beautiful homes, not to mention the superb Cherry Creek Mall and shopping district.

As you ride around the mall and turn on to Speer Blvd, you will pass the prestigious Denver Country Club and now descend back down to the river again that runs next to and below Speer Blvd. to downtown. As the photos show, it is a really pretty through town but out of the traffic with the creek next to you. A great bicycle side trip is the 6th through 8th Avenues Denver Historic district and the Cheesman and Congress Park areas between 8th and 14th Avenues, both to the east of the trail.

You are now downtown and will pass the Civic and Performing Arts Center, and the Auraria Campus, home to CU Denver, Metro State, and Community College of Denver, where the LODO (LOwer DOwntown) area starts. Many old buildings have been restored and it is a very popular area with its loft lifestyle, bistros, coffee houses, and clubs. I always enjoy searching for homes here because of the historical nature and the many surprises you see in lofts, as none are identical.

We now pass the Pepsi Center, home of The Denver Nuggets and The Colorado Avalanche and the end of Cherry Creek Trail, Denver, is in site at the Platte River and the old Denver Tramway building that is now a REI flagship store and of course a Starbucks!

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3. Gated Condo Near University of Denver

Unit 73, 2800 University Boulevard, Denver Colorado MLS  #720126 $539,000

This beautiful Denver University condo is in a prime Denver location about 6 miles from downtown, a mile from the college and a few miles from prestigious Cherry Creek Mall and the fashionable shopping district that surrounds it. The home is in a very desirable gated luxury community, Cherry Hills lll, which offers amenities like tennis courts, pool, clubhouse and all outside home and landscape maintenance. Number 73 is a rare ranch style home with 1905 sq ft on the main floor and in the basement and the basement is 75% finished. It is also unique as it has a stream running along the back of the unit that is very attractive and soothing! It is well suited for our outdoorsy Colorado lifestyle with a large patio on the side for parties and cookouts, a 27 x 15 living room, and a large family room downstairs. There are 4 bedrooms including the master and a bedroom on the main floor, 3 baths and a cedar lined closet for clothing that needs special care. For a condo in this neighborhood, this is the best value on the Denver MLS.

D.U. or University of Denver is a top notch private university and an integral part of Denver’s higher education community. It is also the oldest and largest private university in the Rocky Mountain region. The condos in this area are sought after as are the areas like University and Observatory Parks because of the university.

On a personal note, this University of Denver Condo belongs to my great Aunt and my experience with the neighbors has been wonderful as they have repeatedly offered any help I have wanted. All in all, a very nice place to call home!

Feature Summary

• Approximate size: approximately 3335 finished square feet
• Four bedroom, including master suite on main floor.
• Three bathrooms, including full master bath
• Double garage
• High demand Denver gated community
• Quick possession
• Beautiful patio on side, plus a smaller patio that overlooks stream

Call me at 303-981-7282 for a private tour of this fine condominium.