Biking
The Rocky Mountain National Park area is the place to bike. Bikes are not permitted off established roads at Rocky, and bicyclists will, in most cases, be sharing roadways with motor vehicles along narrow roads that have 5% to 7% gradients. However, bicyclists will still enjoy the challenge of the roadways and the beauty of the scenery.
Colorado Bicycling Adventures
We have been operating in the Estes Park area for over 21 years, providing families, groups, and individuals with life-long cycling and adventure memo
(970) 586-4241
Kent Mountain Adventure Ctr
Outdoor Adventure Camps for Young Adults and The Young At Heart
(970) 586-5990
Snow Mountain RANCH/Ymca
Versatile and affordable cabins and hotel-style lodges are just the beginning of what we offer.
(970) 887-2152
Snow Mountain Sports
Winter Park, Colorado's finest, full-service ski and bike shop.
(970) 887-2554
Warming House
Adventure outfitting since 1983!
(970) 586-2995
Biking is great anytime, but when it's done in spectacular scenery like the Rocky Mountain National Park area, then it goes onto a whole other level.
One popular 16-mile ride with plenty of beautiful mountain views is the Horseshoe Park/Estes Park Loop. Head west from Estes Park on U.S. 34 past Aspenglen Campground and the park's Fall River entrance, and then turn back toward the east at the Deer Ridge Junction, following U.S. 36 through the Beaver Meadows park entrance. Allow 1 to 3 hours.
Bear Lake and Trail Ridge roads are also open to bicycles. Bear Lake Road climbs 1,500 feet over 8 miles from Moraine Park, a lovely glacier-created valley framed by mountains, to Bear Lake, the takeoff point for numerous trails into the backcountry. Stop at Sprague Lake and Glacier Gorge Trailhead along the way for parking, hiking, and photo opportunities. The round-trip takes about 2 to 4 hours.
Only strong cyclists should tackle Trail Ridge Road from the Grand Lake Entrance since it ascends 3,758 feet in just over 20 miles. About 10 miles of this attractive winding road are above 12,000 feet elevation -- which means less oxygen and colder air.
Old Fall River Road is also open to bicycles, but mountain bikes are recommended for this rugged ride.
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Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol
Diamond Peaks Mountain Bike Patrol encourages responsible and safe mountain biking within the Colorado Front Range.
