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Big Thompson Canyon (to Drake)

Big Thompson Canyon (to Drake)

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Big Thompson Canyon (to Drake)

Name: Big Thompson Canyon (to Drake)
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 road cyclists

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Roosevelt National Forest

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Big Thompson Canyon (to Drake)

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1. Fort Collins to Estes Park to Lyons loop via Big Thompson Canyon

181km

09:03

2,320m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Big Thompson River View – Glen Haven Climb (from Drake) loop from Emerald Glen

113km

06:06

1,470m

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

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3. Big Thompson River View – Lake Estes loop from Kings Crossing Natural Area

118km

06:08

1,480m

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

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Jamie S.

June 1, 2024

Riding up Big Thompson Canyon is an exhilarating, challenging experience for any rider local to, or visiting, the area. The canyon is located in northern Colorado and runs up from Loveland to Estes Park through the small town of Drake, following the Big Thompson River. Starting in Loveland, you climb up U.S. Highway 34, through the canyon towards Estes Park. Although there is a shoulder, please use caution when riding; the road is narrow and twisting and drivers are often distracted by the great views of towering cliffs, lush forests, and the flowing river. During peak seasons in the summertime, you are often sharing the road with large, oversized vehicles like RVs and trucks. Along the way, there are several pull-off areas where you can rest (from both the climb and the cars), hydrate, and take in the scenery.

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Distance 11.7 km

Uphill 430 m

Downhill 210 m

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Big Thompson Canyon (to Drake)

1. Fort Collins to Estes Park to Lyons loop via Big Thompson Canyon

2. Big Thompson River View – Glen Haven Climb (from Drake) loop from Emerald Glen

3. Big Thompson River View – Lake Estes loop from Kings Crossing Natural Area

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