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Natalie
December 14, 2023
Mountain biking
Shelf Road is an old stage coach route that connects Canon City with Cripple Creek. It is incredibly scenic with breathtaking views at almost every corner. It's a long climb up to Cripple Creek with an elevation gain of 3000ft, but the way back down is absolutely magic.
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2
riders
81.9km
06:55
1,600m
1,600m
Mountain bike the difficult 50.9-mile Shelf Road from Canon City to Cripple Creek, gaining 5257 feet along a historic scenic byway.
Hard
6
riders
108km
09:14
1,900m
1,900m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Hard
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Distance 1.87 km
Uphill 40 m
Downhill 230 m
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