This section of the popular Lefthand Canyon is a long, but scenic climb with increasingly good views of the often-snowcapped Indian Peaks the closer you get to Ward. Ward is …
After transitioning from the bike path (if you choose to do the initial section of Boulder Canyon Drive on it) the road steadily steepens as you climb up toward Nederland. …
There is a steep nontechnical ascent here near the falls. If you hit this trail heading southwest you will have generally steeper uphills and more rolling descents.