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Rocky Mountain National Park: Deer Ridge Loop
This ride was recommended ride by the local bike shop in Estes Park, CO. There's a good bit of climbing for a relatively short loop through the park.
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| Author: | _Doogie |
| Source: |
 on my Nextel phone
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| Activity: | Bicycling |
| State: | Colorado (CO) |
| Distance: |
Total: 20.31 mi Active: 20.26 mi |
| Calories: | 1076 |
| Average Speed: |
Overall: 14.7 mph - 0:04:05/mi Active: 16.5 mph - 0:03:38/mi |
| Duration: |
Total: 1:23:02 Active: 1:13:54 Resting: 0:09:08 |
| Difficulty: | 6 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
This ride takes you from the town of Estes Park through the Rocky Mountain National Park and back. At points, grades approach 11% (at altitude). If you're hungry for a longer, more epic ride, take a left on Trail Ridge Road and have at it on a truly beautiful stretch of pavement. Please note: there's a $10 fee to ride through Rocky Mountain National Park, but it is good for a week. My ride started at the YMCA camp in Estes Park, You can start this ride from anywhere in the town of Estes closer to the beginning/end of the loop. For more info, click here.
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Rocky Mountain National Park: Deer Ridge Loop
| Distance: 20.31 mi | Points: 851 | Calories: 1076 |
| Total Time: 1:23:02 | Speed: 14.7 mph | Pace: 4:05 / mi |
| Active Time: 1:13:54 | Speed: 16.4 mph | Pace: 3:38 / mi |
Points of Interest
YMCA
Location: 40.340689, -105.569687My starting Point, the YMCA Camp in Estes Park CO.
Photo 5
Location: UnknownIf you need a rest, good place to stop.
No shoulder on 36
Location: 40.346413, -105.568314On Highway 36 heading into Estes Park, there is very little shoulder; be careful of crazy tourists who see cyclists as a hindrance.
Estes
Location: 40.364302, -105.544453Coming into the town of Estes Park - cars are every where.
DRL001
Location: 40.377152, -105.522137The uphill starts here.
Climb
Location: 40.388658, -105.558701On highway 34 leaving the town Estes Park - once you leave the town you are climbing all the way to the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Scenery
Location: 40.390489, -105.561791The scenery along the way is worth the ride.
Fee
Location: 40.400686, -105.578442The entrance to Rocky National Park, Costs $10 to get in, but the pass will last a week.
DRL002
Location: 40.402516, -105.587025Rocky National Park entrance - $10, pass lasts a week.
Proof
Location: 40.402124, -105.583935Proof a Texan can conquer the Rocky Mountains.
No Sheep
Location: 40.402255, -105.600586The scenery in Rocky Mountain National Park , this where Big Horn Sheep hang out - did not see any.
RMNP
Location: 40.402909, -105.609856More Rocky Mountain National Park
Valley
Location: 40.403954, -105.616036Looking for wildlife.
False Summit
Location: 40.395849, -105.619640I thought this was the top, still had more climbing left.
DRL003
Location: 40.387351, -105.610199The downhill portion starts here, or you can turn left and bag some extra mileage.
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