Colorado River – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

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Colorado River – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

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Colorado River – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

01:58

33.2km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.89 km for 234 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

124 m

Rocky Mountain National Park — Grand Lake Entrance Station

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the west side entrance station to Rocky Mountain National Park. A bicyclist must purchase an entrance pass or be covered under an annual or lifetime pass. The current …

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4.87 km

Green Mountain Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead is easily accessible from Grand Lake and leads you to some great trails. You can follow it to Granite Falls through Big Meadows or loop around to Onahu Creek.

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10.0 km

Colorado River

Highlight • River

The Colorado River runs along the trail here, and continues another 1,400 miles southwest! It is a beautiful sight to watch as you hike. You can fish here as well!

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10.1 km

Coyote Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Coyote Valley Trail is an accessible trail that runs along the Colorado River in Kawuneeche Valley. It is wheelchair friendly and has benches placed along, so it is a …

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16.8 km

Colorado River Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

27.3 km

Onahu Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead leads you to the Onahu Creek Trail. There is some incline on this trail, and it is full of beautiful wildlife, trees, and views along the creek!

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33.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

1.70 km

295 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

1.10 km