Carter Lake is a beautiful reservoir in Loveland, Colorado and a popular destination with cyclists from Boulder, Fort Collins, and beyond. This overlook is a great place to snap a photo, sip some water, and take in the views before continuing on your ride.

Curt Bradner

December 6, 2020

Road cycling

One of those amazing Colorado days when you really can't believe it's December.

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February 9, 2024

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1. Hygiene and Carter Lake loop from Pearl Street

117km

05:14

780m

Cycle the difficult 72.9-mile Hygiene and Carter Lake loop from Pearl Street, gaining 2565 feet with stunning Rocky Mountain views.

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2. Hygiene to Carter Lake and Masonville loop from Pearl Street

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06:31

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This difficult 92.5-mile road cycling loop from Pearl Street to Carter Lake and Masonville offers stunning views and 3398 feet of climbing.

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3. Carter Lake loop

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750m

Cycle the moderate Carter Lake loop, a 54.4-mile route in Roosevelt National Forest with 2474 feet of elevation gain and Front Range views.

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Elevation 1,780 m

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Hygiene and Carter Lake loop from Pearl Street

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