Name: Trail Ridge Road (to Fall River Pass Summit and Alpine Visitor Center)
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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Trail Ridge Road (to Fall River Pass Summit and Alpine Visitor Center)

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1. Trail River Road to Alpine Visitor Center — Estes Park

82.9km

04:41

1,810m

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

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2. Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Alpine Visitor Center loop from Grand Lake

70.5km

04:04

1,690m

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

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3. Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Alpine Visitor Center loop from Grand Lake

134km

07:15

2,680m

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.

June 1, 2024

Riding on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is an unforgettable adventure, particularly when you catch the small window of opportunity before motor vehicles are allowed in the late spring/early summer, just after the snowplows have cleared the winter snow but before the gates on the Estes Park and Grand Lake sides open for the season. This is an amazing chance to ride the road free of cars, vans, and RVs. Trail Ridge Road, stretching over 48 miles and reaching elevations above 12,000 feet, is one of the highest continuous paved roads in the United States. The ride is a significant physical challenge, involving a minimum of 4,000 feet of climbing from either side of the park. The ascent rewards you with breathtaking vistas of the Rocky Mountains, vast alpine tundra, and the chance to cross the Continental Divide. You should be prepared for rapidly changing weather; strong crosswinds, potential black ice from melting snow, and sharp drop-offs add to the challenge, requiring vigilance and caution. At higher elevations, temperatures drop, winds pick up, and conditions can shift quickly from sunny to snowy or stormy. Packing layered clothing, windproof gear, ample water, energy snacks, and safety lights is essential to enjoy this truly stunning, iconic, and challenging section of high-altitude riding.

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Distance 27.1 km

Uphill 1,210 m

Downhill 360 m

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

Trail Ridge Road (to Fall River Pass Summit and Alpine Visitor Center)

1. Trail River Road to Alpine Visitor Center — Estes Park

2. Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Alpine Visitor Center loop from Grand Lake

3. Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Alpine Visitor Center loop from Grand Lake

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