Name: Rist Canyon
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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Rist Canyon and Masonville loop via Bingham Hill — Fort Collins

79.3km

04:42

1,370m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Bingham Hill – Rist Canyon loop from Mountain & Shields

84.5km

04:34

1,300m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Spring Creek Trail – Masonville Mercantile loop from Mountain & Shields

157km

08:20

2,460m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Jamie S.

May 30, 2024

Rist Canyon is a popular and challenging climb known for its scenic views and demanding ascent. The route starts near Fort Collins, in Bellvue, Colorado and climbs a little over 10 miles, with an elevation gain of 2,700 feet, and an average grade of 5%, with sections up to 12%. The ride offers beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, forests, and meadows, and you can often see animals like mule deer (so be careful if descending!). The road is paved but is sometimes quite narrow, but fortunately traffic is fairly light. The climb begins with a gradual incline that becomes steeper, with the middle section offering consistent grades that test your endurance. The final few miles are the steepest. Notably, the top of Rist Canyon is actually higher than Estes Park, making it a significant achievement. Many cyclists do this route as an out-and-back, but it’s also possible to loop it by rolling down to Masonville and tackling a few short climbs back to Fort Collins.

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Distance 15.9 km

Uphill 800 m

Downhill 240 m

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Roosevelt National Forest

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

Rist Canyon

1. Rist Canyon and Masonville loop via Bingham Hill — Fort Collins

2. Bingham Hill – Rist Canyon loop from Mountain & Shields

3. Spring Creek Trail – Masonville Mercantile loop from Mountain & Shields

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