Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. After 1864, gold and silver ore was mined in countless mines around Georgetown. The town itself was not a mining camp, but a center for the ore miners and prospectors.

Today, the town has a really nice atmosphere and you can still take a ride with the old steam train. There is also a very nice brewery at the north end of the town.

Caro "Bandit"

December 12, 2023

Cycling

Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. After 1864, gold and silver ore was mined in countless mines around Georgetown. The town was not a mining camp, but a center for the ore miners and prospectors. Today, the town has a really nice atmosphere and you can still take a ride with the old steam train. There is also a very nice brewery at the north end of the town.

Caro "Bandit"

December 19, 2023

Road cycling

Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Colorado Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. After 1864, gold and silver ore was mined in countless mines around Georgetown. The town was not a mining camp, but a center for the ore miners and prospectors. Today, the town has a really nice atmosphere and you can still take a ride with the old steam train. There is also a very nice brewery at the north end of the town

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1. Georgetown to Loveland Pass

53.5km

04:03

1,330m

Cycle 33.3 miles with 4358 feet of gain from Georgetown to Loveland Pass in Arapaho National Forest, a difficult and rewarding route.

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2. Georgetown to Guanella Pass Summit

34.8km

02:44

990m

Challenge yourself on the difficult 21.6-mile Georgetown to Guanella Pass Summit touring cycling route, gaining 3256 feet through alpine sce

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3. Clear Creek Greenway

42.1km

02:35

410m

Cycle the moderate 26.1-mile Clear Creek Greenway, gaining 1347 feet, with scenic views of Clear Creek and the Georgetown Loop Railroad.

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Location: Georgetown, Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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Town of Georgetown

1. Georgetown to Loveland Pass

2. Georgetown to Guanella Pass Summit

3. Clear Creek Greenway

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