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Gold Hill and Ward loop via Sunshine and Lefthand Canyons — Boulder

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Gold Hill and Ward loop via Sunshine and Lefthand Canyons — Boulder

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Gold Hill and Ward loop via Sunshine and Lefthand Canyons — Boulder

05:55

75.4km

1,540m

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 11, 2024

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Roosevelt National Forest

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Start point

Parking

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8.77 km

Sunshine Canyon (Gravel Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sunshine Canyon is a popular ride that that takes you straight from downtown Boulder up into the foothills past popular hikes like Mount Sanitas and Lions Lair. This upper section …

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16.7 km

Gold Hill General Store

Highlight • Cafe

A general store frozen in time, in a tiny gold mining village. Great stop to refuel after riding the amazing gravel roads to get here. Make sure you check they're open.

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17.0 km

Gold Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A perfect, hilly gravel road to Gold Hill.

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33.9 km

Ward General Store

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ward General Store is a welcome sight for all cyclists after the hard climbing necessary to get here! Well-known and well-loved, the Ward General Store has snacks, drinks, and …

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56.3 km

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The initial section of Lefthand Canyon from 36 is easier than the upper sections and a great place to warm up the legs for some climbing! As you follow Lefthand …

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70.1 km

This nice little cut through takes you past the picturesque Wonderland Lake on a smooth, finely crushed gravel path. This is a popular spot with walkers, joggers, and fishers so just be aware as you ride through.

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75.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.4 km

13.9 km

1.41 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

17.4 km

5.39 km

458 m

399 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,850 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 November

1°C

-12°C

34 %

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Sunshine Canyon (Gravel Section)

Gold Hill General Store

Gold Hill Road

Ward General Store

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Wonderland Lake

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