Colorado Rocky Mountain High Bike… (trip)

Colorado Rocky Mountain High Bike Tour

  • Active & Adventure
West, Colorado, United States

from $1,750* per person6 DaysJune, August, September
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: Wilderness Voyageurs 12 people max

It’s hard to get much better than biking in Colorado. The views are as varied as they are breathtakingly beautiful. You’ll pedal across high alpine with wide-open vistas and down into desert canyons, past mountains and stunning peaks. You’ll even pedal across the continental divide (with one heck of a downhill)!

 

Just imagine relaxing in Glenwood Springs’ world-famous hot springs and relaxing in a historic mining town at a sweet little hotel. Designed to make the most of your time by riding every day and minimizing the climbing. Years from now, you’ll be talking about your bike trip to Colorado.

Locations visited/nearby

West, Colorado, United States

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1 testimonial about the provider, Wilderness Voyageurs:

  • Reviewer: Ellen Goldman located in Phoenix , AZ USA
    "Hi Eric. We wanted to let you know about our experiences whilecycling from Pittsburgh to D.C. If someone had told us 6 months ago that we would be doing this, we would not have believed it. Although we both are physically active, neither of us had ridden bikes since we were much younger. But, our more experienced biker friend (Jay Rochlin) convinced us to start riding, and even provided one of us with a bike. So, after 3 months of training, we set off to Pittsburgh. This trip turned out to be the best vacation we have ever had. One of the major reasons that it was so great was Aaron. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, chef, driver, supporter. We all rate him "exceeds expectations" in all categories we could possibly consider! Not only was he extremely kind, knowledgeable about a multitude of things including bicycles, food, sights, interesting facts, etc, he was also always available when we needed him, and extended himself beyond expectations. And he always had some different snack or food for lunch every day to surprise us and keep us well-fed and energized. Our trip was so well organized and planned out, and yet we felt comfortable altering the schedule when we wanted or needed. The accommodations were wonderful- staying at a different B&B or Inn every night just added to the experience and every place was unique. We couldn't imagine doing the trip without the organization and support provided by all of you. In addition, the bikes we rented were not only new, but excellent for the terrain. It would have been much harder riding without the shocks! Of course, the other factor of the trip was the incredible scenery along the way. We don't even know how to describe how incredibly beautiful it all was. We especially loved the Great Allegheny Passage. To be able to ride for 300 miles on paths through amazingly beautiful country without cars was unbelievable and we can't imagine that any other place could be any better! We are all very proud of ourselves for completing the ride. We hope that Aaron enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed him. :)

    Please pass on our comments to Aaron and everyone else who helped make our trip memorable. We will definitely recommend you to all of our friends. And, hopefully return for a rafting trip next time!

    Thanks to all of you.

    Ellen G & Eddie K

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Itinerary

Day 1: Descend down the Continental Divide and meet up with the rail-trail system of Summit County. Circle Lake Dillon, ride through the mountain town of Frisco and hop on the Blue River Bikeway all the way into Breckenridge.

 

Day 2: Bike down to Frisco and up to the Copper Ski Resort to lunch. Van shuttle over Vail Pass to Eagle, CO and ride through the breathtaking Glenwood Canyon to the world’s largest hot springs pool at Glenwood Hot Springs & Lodge.

 

Day 3: Mount Sopris will come into view as you ride up the Rio Grande Trail to lunch in Carbondale. Head up the Crystal River Trail towards the “Ruby of the Rockies,” Redstone.

 

Day 4: Coast down to Carbondale and then up the Rio Grande Rail Trail for lunch alongside the Roaring Fork River. Take a shuttle up to the Maroon Bells glacial lake, which, along with its trio of 14,000-foot peaks, is the most photographed site in Colorado. Coast down to lodging in Aspen.

 

Day 5: Van shuttle over Independence Pass and explore the historic district of Leadville. Take the 11-mile loop of the Mineral Belt National Recreation Trail at an altitude of 10,000 feet, cross the Continental Divide via Tennessee Pass, and descend to your nights lodging in Red Cliff, CO.

 

Day 6:  Enjoy your last day with 19 miles of downhill coasting! Take the 10 Mile Canyon Trail down from Vail Pass to Silverthorne, where you’ll have your last group lunch at the Silverthorne Recreation Center.

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