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Elkhead Reservoir is a 900-acre man-made reservoir located in Elkhead State Park. It is highly popular for activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, jet skiing, and paddleboarding. During certain seasons there is a good chance of spotting wildlife around the reservoir, including elk, pronghorn, and deer

The ride to this point might be a bit more challenging than your average touring bike, but Forest Service Road 900 is one of the most scenic rides (or drives) in the Yampa Ranger District of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. This ride is best for something more robust than skinny road tires, and as a long day's outing (or even a bikepacking trip to the campground) where you don't mind sharing a roadway with people who are out for a scenic drive themselves. Keep an eye out for Colorado blue columbine — the state flower — in meadows near the road.

The gravel roadway up to the pass may be a little more challenging than your average bike tour, but it should be manageable on most bikes as long as you don't have skinny road tires, and the views into The Flat Tops Wilderness are absolutely stunning. There's an even better viewpoint on a side trail to the east-southeast of the actual pass. The long, downhill coast on your way back is pretty great, too — just make sure you limit your speed enough to maintain control of the bike.

Carbondale is a picturesque town located at the base of Mt. Sopris and confluence of the Crystal and Roaring Fork Rivers. National Geographic Adventure Magazine has ranked it as one of "The Top 10 Adventure Towns in the U.S.", so there is no shortage of outdoor activities. It is also a "Certified Colorado Creative District", so it has a vibrant art scene as well.

At this section the Yampa River winds through a beautiful valley on its way to Stagecoach reservoir. Along the river you can find a well maintained gravel road with a nice wild west feeling.

Stagecoach Reservoir is nestled in the mountains and is a really nice plays to ride your bike. There's a multi use trail following the southern lakeside with impressive views into the surrounding mountains. If you want to go for a swim, stop at one of the southern coves (Pike Cove or Morrison Cove) or at the western part of the lake. Here are the so called 'no Wake zones' where swimming is allowed.

The road leads along the lakeside of Lake Catamount and offers beautiful views of the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Scenic lake near Colorado State Hwy 131, Steamboat CO