Twin Lakes are a pair of glacier-carved alpine lakes with an incredible backdrop featuring some of Colorado's tallest peaks. The lakes also offer access to the Colorado Trail, which runs along the south side.

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Twin Lakes loop

22.8km

01:50

210m

This 14.1-mile difficult mountain bike loop around Twin Lakes offers high-alpine views, historic sites, and challenging terrain.

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Twin Lakes loop from Sugarloaf Dam

68.7km

05:37

880m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Beach access – Mount Elbert Trailhead loop from Mount Elbert Forebay

78.0km

06:43

1,170m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 2,830 m

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Tuesday 7 April

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Location: Lake County, Colorado, United States

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Twin Lakes

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Twin Lakes loop

#2.

Twin Lakes loop from Sugarloaf Dam

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Beach access – Mount Elbert Trailhead loop from Mount Elbert Forebay

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