Basics
- Location:
- Between Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek
- Length:
- 20 miles round-trip
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Moderate
- Time To Allow:
- 2 to 3 hours
- Elevation Change:
- 1400 feet
- Season:
- Year round
Description
Theodore Roosevelt once said the beauty of Gold Camp Road "bankrupts the English language," and it remains today one of Colorado's most attractive routes. The road follows an old gravel railroad bed up into aspen and pine forest, through tunnels, and past fascinating rock formations. The 10 mile mark is a good turnaround point, since here the road becomes open to vehicular traffic, but riders can also continue on to the historic town of Cripple Creek.
Details
Location:
Between Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek
Length:
20 miles round-trip
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Difficulty:
Beginner
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Aerobic Difficulty:
Moderate
Time To Allow:
2 to 3 hours
Elevation Change:
1400
Season:
Year round
Additional Details:
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Colorado Springs, head south on 21st street until Cheyenne Boulevard. Turn right here and drive for 1.5 miles till you reach Cheyenne Canyon Park on the right. The road begins at a gravel parking lot a few miles farther on.
