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Estes Park Visitor Center – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

Estes Park Visitor Center – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

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2.8

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Estes Park Visitor Center – Lake Estes loop from Estes Park

03:23

62.8km

1,160m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 30, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.32 km for 510 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

Livingston Lake

Highlight • Lake

Livingston Lake is a small pond just off of Devils Gulch Road. This is a pretty spot to ride past near the Stanley Hotel as you explore this famous Colorado mountain town.

Tip by

3.57 km

Knoll-Willows Open Space

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a beautiful space for a hike in town, featuring historic ruins and lookout points where you can get a great view of Estes Park and the surrounding area.

Tip by

4.66 km

Big Thompson River

Highlight • River

The Big Thompson River runs through Estes Park and Lake Estes. It is a nice sight along the trail and a popular local spot for fishing.

Tip by

7.02 km

Created by the construction of the Olympus Dam, Lake Estes is a 185-acre reservoir on the Big Thompson River. It's idyllic location is further heightened by the chance of spotting some truly majestic wildlife.

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17.9 km

Lily Lake

Highlight • Lake

Just south of Estes Park, on the edge of South Saint Vrain Avenue, you find this small lake and this very easy to do loop, all at the foot of Lily Mountain.

Tip by

19.3 km

Wind River Pass

Mountain Pass

33.4 km

Ferncliff Food & Fuel and Payphone

Highlight • Rest Area

The Ferncliff Food & Fuel is a small one-stop-shop in the tiny town of Allenspark. There are bathrooms, a pay phone (!), and plenty of snacks and coffee to purchase. …

Tip by

62.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.1 km

6.32 km

1.45 km

1.27 km

521 m

149 m

Surfaces

58.1 km

3.93 km

526 m

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,780 m)

Lowest point (2,280 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

13°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Knoll-Willows Open Space