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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Gore Range Overlook loop from Estes Park

Lava Cliffs Overlook – Gore Range Overlook loop from Estes Park

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2.7

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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Gore Range Overlook loop from Estes Park

04:20

76.7km

1,750m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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After 65.8 km for 221 m

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After 68.8 km for 3.52 km

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.1 km

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A breathtaking view of meadows and peaks in the southeast.

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26.6 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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35.1 km

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lava Cliffs Overlook is an official stop along Trail Ridge Road. It's pointed at a famous cliff of volcanic rock with informational signs at the pull-off.

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36.8 km

Gore Range Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook area is one of the official overlooks along Trail Ridge Road. From here you get a nice view of the Gore Range, The Never Summer Mountains and Long's Peak.

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38.4 km

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice climb to Trail Ridge Road

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40.9 km

Mountain Pass

43.2 km

Iceberg Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Iceberg Pass reaches up to an elevation of 11,827 feet. There are 3 high mountain passes like this with spectacular views along Trail Ridge Road, and this is the highest of the three.

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76.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.9 km

21.6 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

27°C

9°C

24 %

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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Gore Range Overlook loop from Estes Park

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Trail Ridge Road spring snow photo opportunity

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Gore Range Overlook

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

Iceberg Pass

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