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Hot Springs – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Yampa River

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Hot Springs – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Yampa River

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3.0

(12)

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Hot Springs – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Yampa River

05:31

85.8km

1,030m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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614 m

Fetcher Pond

Lake

2.99 km

Hitchens Island Park

Highlight • Natural

Chill park on a large undeveloped Yampa River island without roads, only accessible by bike trails.

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36.0 km

Oak Creek is a small ranching town located outside Steamboat Springs, featuring a quaint downtown and tree-lined neighborhoods. Its close proximity to the Routt National Forest makes it a popular hunting and fishing destination.

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80.2 km

Lithia Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lithium and sulphur mineral spring supposedly with healing powers for manic depressions

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81.2 km

Sweetwater Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sweetwater Spring has a temperature of 64°F. Sweetwater is one of a number springs that feed Lake Spring. To help dry some of the surrounding marshy land, this lake was …

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81.2 km

Sulphur Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easy access and part of Steamboat Springs history.

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81.4 km

Hot Springs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here, you can observe the active hot springs, which is how Steamboat Springs got its name. As you ride along the bike trail, you'll come across informative signs about each hot spring. Please note that swimming is not allowed.

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81.7 km

Orange Peel Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Bike Shop located in Steamboat Springs, offering a full range of bike sales, repairs, services, clothing, and rentals. It's the perfect spot to begin or end your cycling route.

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82.2 km

Yampa River Core Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Exemplary dedicated and well-paved bike trail, mostly in nature along the scenic Yampa river, and safely separate from road traffic

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85.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

77.7 km

5.29 km

2.36 km

466 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.2 km

21.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (2,020 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 21 May

12°C

-1°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Hot Springs – Yampa River Core Trail loop from Yampa River

Hitchens Island Park

Oak Creek

Lithia Spring

Sweetwater Spring

Sulphur Spring

Hot Springs

Orange Peel Bike Shop

Yampa River Core Trail

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