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Garfield County

Rifle Gap Reservoir – New Castle loop from New Castle

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Garfield County

Rifle Gap Reservoir – New Castle loop from New Castle

Moderate

4.9

(3095)

16,000

riders

Rifle Gap Reservoir – New Castle loop from New Castle

02:48

64.8km

590m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Rifle Gap State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

23.5 km

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This 350-acre reservoir is part of Rifle Gap State Park and provides some of Colorado's best boating, fishing, swimming and windsurfing. There is also a campground along the northern shore of the reservoir.

Tip by

2

35.6 km

Rifle

Highlight • Settlement

Rifle is located along the Colorado River and Interstate 70, just east of the Roan Plateau. While it's known for cattle ranching, there are however a wide variety of outdoor activities in the Rifle area.

Tip by

3

64.6 km

New Castle

Highlight • Settlement

New Castle is just west of Glenwood Springs at 5,597 feet in elevation. The historic downtown area, with local restaurants and shops, is perfect for exploring on foot or bike.

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B

64.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.3 km

5.51 km

2.98 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.2 km

588 m

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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Monday 12 October

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