Idaho Springs – Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass Summit loop from Idaho Springs

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Idaho Springs – Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass Summit loop from Idaho Springs

Hard

4.8

(7042)

11,802

riders

Idaho Springs – Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass Summit loop from Idaho Springs

03:02

29.9km

1,010m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Arapaho National Forest

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317 m

Idaho Springs

Highlight • Settlement

Idaho Springs, Colorado, is a small former mining town just off of I-70. This is a great place for hikers, cyclists, and trail runners to start or end an outdoor …

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713 m

Charlie Taylor Waterwheel

Highlight • Monument

With Bridal Veil Falls in the background, the Charlie Taylor Waterwheel is a spectacle in off the side of the main paved bike path in Idaho Springs, Colorado. It's easy …

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915 m

There is a cool, older steam engine that used to work on the nearby Narrow Gauge Railroad. The engine first ran in the 1880s and helped supply the canyon with supplies and helping hands during the mining boom.

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12.9 km

Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass (formerly Squ*w Pass) Summit is located at just over 9,800 feet. This is a popular area for cyclists in the summer time as the temperatures are significantly …

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