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Lake Estes – Ward General Store loop from Buckingham Park

Lake Estes – Ward General Store loop from Buckingham Park

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3.0

(25)

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Lake Estes – Ward General Store loop from Buckingham Park

06:14

120km

2,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 49.0 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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89 m

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The initial section of Lefthand Canyon from 36 is easier than the upper sections and a great place to warm up the legs for some climbing! As you follow Lefthand …

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47.7 km

Lake Estes

Highlight • Lake

Created by the construction of the Olympus Dam, Lake Estes is a 185-acre reservoir on the Big Thompson River. It's idyllic location is further heightened by the chance of spotting some truly majestic wildlife.

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59.4 km

Lily Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just south of Estes Park, on the edge of South Saint Vrain Avenue, you find this small lake and this very easy to do loop, all at the foot of Lily Mountain.

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60.8 km

Wind River Pass

Mountain Pass

97.4 km

Ward General Store

Highlight • Cafe

Ask for the cinnamon rolls!

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99.7 km

Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the popular Lefthand Canyon is a long, but scenic climb with increasingly good views of the often-snowcapped Indian Peaks the closer you get to Ward. Ward is …

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120 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.6 km

33.6 km

11.8 km

805 m

204 m

Surfaces

119 km

603 m

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,830 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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Thursday 21 May

17°C

4°C

66 %

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Lake Estes – Ward General Store loop from Buckingham Park

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Lake Estes

Lily Lake

Ward General Store

Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

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