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New Castle

New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Garfield County
New Castle

New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

Intermediate

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New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

03:05

69.4km

740m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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189 m

New Castle

Highlight • Settlement

New Castle is just west of Glenwood Springs at 5,597 feet in elevation. The historic downtown area, with local restaurants and shops, is perfect for exploring on foot or bike.

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23.9 km

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This 350-acre reservoir is part of Rifle Gap State Park and provides some of Colorado's best boating, fishing, swimming and windsurfing. There is also a campground along the northern shore of the reservoir.

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36.0 km

Rifle

Highlight • Settlement

Rifle is located along the Colorado River and Interstate 70, just east of the Roan Plateau. While it's known for cattle ranching, there are however a wide variety of outdoor activities in the Rifle area.

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69.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.3 km

5.60 km

459 m

Surfaces

68.7 km

699 m

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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