RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
United States
Colorado
Chaffee County

Sands Lake – Historic Downtown Salida loop from North Backbone Parking

Routes
United States
Colorado
Chaffee County

Sands Lake – Historic Downtown Salida loop from North Backbone Parking

Hard

2.8

(14)

64

riders

Sands Lake – Historic Downtown Salida loop from North Backbone Parking

03:23

47.2km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions
1

0 m

Ute Trail and North Backbone Trailhead

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

2

40.3 km

Sands Lake

Highlight • Lake

3

42.1 km

Historic Downtown Salida

Highlight • Settlement

Salida is a beautiful mountain town located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. This little gem has a lot to keep you busy: no matter if you are an artistic mind or an outdoor enthusiast.

Tip by

B

47.2 km

End point

Parking

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

11.5 km

11.1 km

4.39 km

2.14 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

22.8 km

708 m

262 m

178 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (2,600 m)

Lowest point (2,150 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Wednesday 11 November

14°C

-2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

25

Historic Downtown Salida – North Backbone Trail loop from Salida

03:42h

42.9km

860m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy