Buena Vista is a small town right on the Arkansas River at the base of the Collegiate Mountains. It is popular with outdoor enthusiasts for its access to rafting, hiking, cycling, and rock climbing. Main Street is just east of the Arkansas River and has coffee shops, gear stores, restaurants, and other local boutiques. The Buena Vista Roastery is a favorite among locals and visitors alike and a great place to stop for a post (or mid!) ride latte.

Jamie S.

November 9, 2023

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#1.

Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista

64.6km

03:28

1,270m

Cycle the challenging 40.1-mile Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista, gaining 4181 feet to the Continental Divide for panoramic views.

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Buena Vista to Salida via Highway 24/285

81.8km

03:38

520m

This moderate 50.8-mile road cycling route from Buena Vista to Salida offers scenic views of the Sawatch Range and Arkansas River.

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Nathrop and Mount Princeton Hot Springs loop

36.2km

01:43

310m

This moderate 22.5-mile road cycling loop near Buena Vista offers challenging climbs, panoramic mountain views, and passes Mount Princeton H

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Distance 554 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Buena Vista, Chaffee County, Colorado, United States

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East Main Street (Downtown Buena Vista)

#1.

Cottonwood Pass from Buena Vista

#2.

Buena Vista to Salida via Highway 24/285

#3.

Nathrop and Mount Princeton Hot Springs loop

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