Trails
Total distance from western C-470 Trail connection to Weaver Park: Approximately 5.4 miles.
View Map of Dutch Creek Trail
Width/Surface: 8-10’/Concrete
Difficulty Factor: Easy
The portion of Dutch Creek Trail maintained by Foothills Park & Recreation District begins on the west at the C-470 Trail connection meandering northeast connecting to the Trailhead Plaza near the Ridge Recreation Center. Head east on S. Simms St. through the Foothills Recreation Campus to S. Ward St. and head north. Utilize the lighted crosswalk on Ward St., to follow the trail on the eastern portion of the Meadows Golf Club and through the Dutch Creek Greenbelts. A box culvert under Pierce St. provides trail access to the east side of Pierce St. From there, you would continue on into other municipalities’ trail systems to access the South Platte River Trail.
Through other municipalities, continue through Weaver Park, then head south to W. Coal Mine Ave. Continue east to the Columbine Trail and head north. Once you hit W. Bowles Ave., get on the north side of Bowles and head east. At the intersection of W. Bowles Ave and S. Federal Blvd. you will connect to the South Platte River Trail.
History
Construction of this trail started in the early 1980’s with funding assistance from Jefferson County Open Space. The trail was renovated in several phases from 1998 – 2004 including an expansion from S. Wadsworth Blvd to S. Kipling Pkwy.
The western portion of the trail was completed in September 2025 with funding assistance from Jefferson County Open Space, Foothills Park & Recreation District and The Foothills Foundation.
Directions
Eastern Terminus: the Dutch Creek Trail actually begins 1 mile east of the Foothills District boundary in Leawood Park District’s Weaver Park. From the intersection of S Pierce St. and W. Coal Mine Ave., head north on S. Pierce St. to Weaver Ave. Turn right on Weaver Ave. until it turns into Weaver Dr. Continue east on Weaver Dr. to the trail on the south side of Weaver Dr.
Western Terminus: parking for the western terminus is available at the Ridge Recreation Center at 6613 S. Ward Street, Littleton, CO 80127. Also nearby with parking are the Peak Community & Wellness Center and Edge Ice Arena.
