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Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Trail Ridge Road loop from Sheep Lakes

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United States

Colorado

Larimer County

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Trail Ridge Road loop from Sheep Lakes

Hard

4.8

(8029)

15,739

riders

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Trail Ridge Road loop from Sheep Lakes

03:23

45.3km

1,130m

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: June 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 56 m for 633 m

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After 3.43 km for 201 m

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After 41.7 km for 221 m

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After 44.7 km for 633 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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201 m

Sheep Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Sheep Lakes is a popular stop along Fall River Road because you get great views of the meadows that are home to big horned sheep in the spring.

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9.75 km

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A breathtaking view of meadows and peaks in the southeast.

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19.3 km

Trail Ridge Road spring snow photo opportunity

Highlight • Trail

If you want to get a cool photo of yourself next to a deep cut of snow, this area has the best opportunities. Best time is in late May before the road is opened to vehicles.

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22.7 km

Trail Ridge Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuously paved road in the United States and connects Estes Park with Kawuneeche Valley. The road is only open during summer season, most years …

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45.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

6.78 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,650 m)

Lowest point (2,600 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

24°C

6°C

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Comments

May 23, 2024,Trail Ridge Road

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park typically opens to motor vehicles around the USA Memorial Day Holiday. The snow clearing crews start plowing the roads at the beginning of April. So from the beginning of April until the end of May there is a magical time where cyclists, pedestrians and pets have access to the road without having …