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United States
Colorado
Eagle County
Vail

Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail Pass via Shrine Pass Road loop from Vail — Gravel — Eagle County

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Eagle County
Vail

Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail Pass via Shrine Pass Road loop from Vail — Gravel — Eagle County

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Minturn, Red Cliff, and Vail Pass via Shrine Pass Road loop from Vail — Gravel — Eagle County

05:06

68.7km

1,360m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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18.1 km in total

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4.22 km

Vail

Highlight • Settlement

Although the town of Vail is best known for its world-famous ski resort, there is a lot more to this town than that. The town is surrounded by hiking and …

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2

14.9 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on Bighorn Road, you get fantastic, sweeping views of Vail Valley, the ski resort, and surrounding mountains. This is a great place to pause and sip some …

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3

20.0 km

Vail Pass Bike Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Vail Pass Bike Path, or Vail Pass RecPath is 8.7 miles (one way) up from the town of Vail to the summit of Vail Pass. The bike trail begins …

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26.8 km

Black Lake (Dam Number 1)

Highlight • Lake

There are actually a couple Black Lakes here just off the side of the paved bike path. A bit down the south side of the pass is the main parking area and facilities for Vail Pass.

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28.3 km

Vail Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 10,622 feet high, you can truly feel the altitude as you ride. The pass maintains a steady elevation, with mountains surrounding you along the way. There are plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the breathtaking views.

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28.4 km

Shrine Pass Road (gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Shrine Pass Road is a well-maintained, gravel jeep road that connects the summit of Vail Pass to Red Cliff, Colorado. From Vail Pass and back it is 23 miles with …

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47.5 km

Red Cliff Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

As unique as it is beautiful the Red Cliff Bridge is Colorado's only cantilevered steel arch bridge. Originally constructed in 1940, the bridge was heavily restored in 2004. It has …

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60.3 km

Minturn, Colorado

Highlight • Settlement

Minturn is situated at an elevation of 10,250 feet and nestled between the ski resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek. The town features a main street adorned with unique shops …

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68.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

18.5 km

16.3 km

2.54 km

249 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

23.2 km

18.1 km

262 m

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Highest point (3,400 m)

Lowest point (2,360 m)

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