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Larimer County

Lake Estes – Estes Park Visitor Center loop from Garden Gate Trail Head

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United States
Colorado
Larimer County

Lake Estes – Estes Park Visitor Center loop from Garden Gate Trail Head

Hard

4.6

(1762)

19,107

riders

Lake Estes – Estes Park Visitor Center loop from Garden Gate Trail Head

03:10

46.8km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Roosevelt National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

16.6 km

Big Thompson Road

Highlight (Segment) • River

Big Thompson Road follows the Big Thompson River from Loveland to Estes Park. This area of the road to the west offers some particularly peaceful views of the river and access to trails like Roosevelt Ridge.

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2

21.9 km

Lake Estes

Highlight • Lake

Nestled on the outskirts of Estes Park in Northern Colorado, Lake Estes stands proudly as a scenic water reservoir, situated at an elevation of 7522 feet.

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3

24.7 km

Estes Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

4

26.0 km

The Stanley Hotel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Stanley Hotel, located in Estes Park, Colorado, is a historic and picturesque resort built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley. Known for its Georgian architecture and panoramic views of the …

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46.8 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

18.5 km

2.19 km

895 m

489 m

342 m

212 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

21.3 km

758 m

303 m

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Highest point (2,430 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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9°C

18 %

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