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Cottonwood Pass loop from Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area

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United States
Colorado
Chaffee County

Cottonwood Pass loop from Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area

Hard

4.6

(7964)

16,258

riders

Cottonwood Pass loop from Cottonwood Lake Day Use Area

03:53

48.6km

1,160m

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: May 26, 2026

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Start point

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24.3 km

Cottonwood Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Cottonwood Pass is the high point along the road between Buena Vista and Taylor Park Reservoir. This point on the road is well above treeline and is along the Colorado …

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48.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.8 km

1.85 km

Surfaces

39.6 km

8.80 km

189 m

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Highest point (3,670 m)

Lowest point (2,720 m)

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Monday 13 July

20°C

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15 %

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