Guanella Pass sits at 11,669 feet in elevation & offers incredible views, especially in the fall when the aspens are changing. The pass separates two National Forests, the Arapaho & Pike, so there is also many camping and recreational opportunities in the area.

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1. Guanella Pass Summit from Georgetown

35.8km

02:13

990m

Road cycling the Guanella Pass Summit from Georgetown offers a difficult 22.3-mile climb with stunning high-alpine views.

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2. Idaho Springs to Guanella Pass Summit

76.4km

04:01

1,400m

Cycle the challenging 47.4-mile Guanella Pass Summit route from Idaho Springs, gaining 4591 feet through Arapaho National Forest.

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3. Guanella Pass — Bailey

56.2km

03:37

1,150m

Road cycling the Guanella Pass — Bailey offers a difficult 34.9-mile climb through Pike National Forest with stunning mountain views.

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Distance 20.6 km

Uphill 1,000 m

Downhill 60 m

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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Guanella Pass Climb

1. Guanella Pass Summit from Georgetown

2. Idaho Springs to Guanella Pass Summit

3. Guanella Pass — Bailey

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