Deer Creek Canyon is one of Denver’s popular cycling climbs of 700 meters elevation gain into the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The canyon road starts from the Chatfield Reservoir and winds uphill to an uninspiring high point at 2,217 m / 7,274 ft A.S.L. The highway carries light traffic which makes the ascent enjoyable and freewheeling downhill even more so. You can make the climb a highlight of a ride starting from anywhere in Denver. As a self-contained challenge, the Deer Creek Canyon climb is best done starting from the Hildebrand Ranch Park or further down the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, for 30 km round-trip.
