Estes Park Biking
There are all kinds of Estes Park biking trails to be found!
At 7,522 feet, Estes Park stays cool through July and August while the Front Range bakes below, which is part of why cyclists keep showing up here all summer. The other part is the terrain. Rocky Mountain National Park begins at the edge of town, and the roads leading into it gain thousands of feet without much warning. Casual riders, experienced cyclists, and even families can enjoy their time here if they’re feeling adventurous.
Road Biking Routes in and Around Estes Park
Riders come for Trail Ridge Road. It climbs out of town to 12,183 feet, the highest continuous paved road in the country, and the thin air at the top makes the last few miles feel longer than they look on a map. Most cyclists roll out early to beat afternoon storms and tour traffic. Devils Gulch Road runs northeast toward Glen Haven on a series of steep switchbacks, and many riders link it into a 30-plus-mile loop through Drake. Anyone wanting something flatter can take the paved Lake Estes Trail four miles around the reservoir, where elk turn up on the shoreline often enough that it barely counts as a sighting. Riders arriving from sea level should expect to go slower than usual for a day or two.
Road Biking Routes in and Around Estes Park
Riders come for Trail Ridge Road. It climbs out of town to 12,183 feet, the highest continuous paved road in the country, and the thin air at the top makes the last few miles feel longer than they look on a map. Most cyclists roll out early to beat afternoon storms and tour traffic. Devils Gulch Road runs northeast toward Glen Haven on a series of steep switchbacks, and many riders link it into a 30-plus-mile loop through Drake. Anyone wanting something flatter can take the paved Lake Estes Trail four miles around the reservoir, where elk turn up on the shoreline often enough that it barely counts as a sighting. Riders arriving from sea level should expect to go slower than usual for a day or two.
Road Biking Routes in and Around Estes Park
Riders come for Trail Ridge Road. It climbs out of town to 12,183 feet, the highest continuous paved road in the country, and the thin air at the top makes the last few miles feel longer than they look on a map. Most cyclists roll out early to beat afternoon storms and tour traffic. Devils Gulch Road runs northeast toward Glen Haven on a series of steep switchbacks, and many riders link it into a 30-plus-mile loop through Drake. Anyone wanting something flatter can take the paved Lake Estes Trail four miles around the reservoir, where elk turn up on the shoreline often enough that it barely counts as a sighting. Riders arriving from sea level should expect to go slower than usual for a day or two.
Rocky Mountain Resorts puts you near both the trailheads and downtown, so the riding starts without a drive. Browse available properties or call (800) 672-9289 to book your stay.
Be sure to also check out our blog post: Everything You Need To Know About Biking In RMNP.
