The best road cycling routes in Rio Grande National Forest
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Looking for the best road cycling routes in Rio Grande National Forest? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful natural park in in Colorado below β and discover more of on your next visit.
Last updated: August 22, 2026
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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49.5km
02:24
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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28.1km
01:37
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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36.3km
01:37
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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17.5km
00:52
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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The Salida River Trail is a popular walking and biking trail just a few blocks north of the Historic downtown. This attractive trail parallels the Arkansas River, where you can often see whitewater rafters and kayakers in the summer months.
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Poncha Springs is a tiny town just west of Salida, Colorado. Although there are not many facilities here, there is the Poncha Market, a hidden-gem where you can purchase drinks, snacks, and sandwiches at Mabel's Deli (located in the market) to refuel, and a cool town hall (in the old historic school house) where there are bathrooms you can use.
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Poncha Springs is a tiny town just west of Salida, Colorado. Although there are not many facilites here, there is the Poncha Market, a hidden-gem where you can purchase drinks, snacks, and sandwiches at Mabel's Deli (located in the market) to refuel, and a cool town hall (in the old historic school house) where there are bathrooms you can use.
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Poncha Pass stands at 9,010 feet and is a beautiful wide, open summit that marks the boundaries between Chaffee County and Saguache Counties, as well as the entrance to the San Luis Valley. This is a great place to admire the views, sip some water, and snap some photos before continuing on your ride.
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Salida is a beautiful mountain town located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. This little gem has a lot to keep you busy: no matter if you are an artistic mind or an outdoor enthusiast.
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Super fun trail with lots of techy uphill features if you ride towards CR 175. The trail can be ridden in both directions and is easier β and more fun β if you start at CR 175.
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Beautiful oasis of a lake with amazing bird watching right along the trail
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Northern trailhead of this fun trail system on the eastern side of Salida
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