Big Soda Lake – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Dakota Ridge High School

Big Soda Lake – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Dakota Ridge High School

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Big Soda Lake – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Dakota Ridge High School

03:42

61.8km

920m

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: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.8 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.66 km

Alkire Greenbelt

Nature Reserve

7.21 km

Big Soda Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Little Soda and Big Soda lakes offer a great view of the backcountry. The site is also remarkable for its biodiversity and the variety of birds that live there. Take the time to stop and watch.

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22.3 km

Lookout Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lookout Mountain is easily the most popular and scenic road within the Denver vicinity. The road is well paved and offers continuous views of mountains and the city. After you …

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30.1 km

Lookout Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout mountain is the go-to climb for cyclists all over the area. The climb starts off moderately steep, levels off mid way, then picks back up at the top. Traffic …

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30.8 km

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

The Buffalo Bill Grave is perched atop Mt. Zion. Just behind the museum resides a viewing platform that offers near panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Many …

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33.0 km

Lookout Mountain Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The nature center provides a place to rest in the shade, but more importantly, on a hot day has an outdoor water fountain and restrooms.

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46.9 km

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Colorado, Apatosaurus Bulges offers a breathtaking vista. Situated within Matthews/Winters Park, it neighbors North Dinosaur Open Space Park and the intriguing Dinosaur Bone Bed.

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