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Larimer County
Estes Park

Estes Park Visitor Center – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Larimer County
Estes Park

Estes Park Visitor Center – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

Hard

3.5

(19)

45

riders

Estes Park Visitor Center – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

02:36

39.1km

600m

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 7.02 km for 1.92 km

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After 9.02 km for 455 m

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After 9.56 km for 1.09 km

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After 10.8 km for 580 m

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After 11.5 km for 434 m

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After 14.7 km for 2.05 km

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After 16.9 km for 1.46 km

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

227 m

Estes Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

2

15.2 km

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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3

16.8 km

Cascade Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cascade Lake is a small lake along Fall River in the meadows of Horseshoe Park. This area is a good spot to find big horned sheep in the late spring and summer.

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4

18.8 km

Fall River Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Located right off Fall River Road, this visitor center offers parking, park information, restrooms, and a gift shop.

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5

37.1 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.

Tip by

37.5 km

Lake Estes

Lake

38.2 km

Thompson River

Lake

8

38.7 km

Big Thompson River

Highlight • River

The Big Thompson River runs through Estes Park and Lake Estes. It is a nice sight along the trail and a popular local spot for fishing.

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B

39.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

9.96 km

5.19 km

4.18 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

10.6 km

841 m

105 m

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Highest point (2,720 m)

Lowest point (2,280 m)

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Thursday 18 June

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