Sand Creek Greenway Segment 2


Segment 2 of the Sand Creek Trail starts at Star K Ranch, Morrison Nature Center. Here, you can often catch herds of whitetail and mule deer hanging out in the thickets and the cottonwoods along Sand Creek. As you work your way west out of Star K, keep your eyes open for signs of beavers! You will exit Aurora, and arrive in Denver after crossing under Peoria Street. The Bluff Lake Nature Center is an urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom which brings us to the end of this segment.

Start: Star K Ranch, Morrison Nature Center, 16002 E Smith Rd, Aurora,

End: Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd., Denver

Length: 3.25 miles

Highlights: Morrison Nature Center, deer, beaver, Bluff Lake Nature Center

Sand Creek Overview Map

Segment 2 Sand Creek Map

Maps were used with permission from the Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership.

The original post was written by Chris Englert and has been updated by Lisa Alonge.