If you’re looking for a challenging road route from the southwest metro, do this route! This is also a perfect training route if you’re gearing up the Triple Bypass or Copper Triangle and need to add big climbing miles in your riding.
When we lived in Arvada, we rode up Lookout Mountain every weekend, but haven’t been back since we moved to the southwest metro where Lookout Mountain was so much further away! We decided to attempt this adventure on a beautiful autumn day after a summer of riding. Although tough and something we’ll save for once a season, it was a great adventure and test of our fitness!
Good to Know
Distance: 70 mile loop
Trails: Mostly paved roads with ~10 miles along the C-470 Trail
Elevation Gain: 4,800 ft
Terrain: Paved trail and roads
Parking: Available at the Sterling Center
Facilities: Available at the Sterling Center
Fun Fact: We lucked out and ran into the Denver Century riders on Alameda! We rode with them to Golden and up Lookout Mountain! It was an unexpected surprise to be surrounded by and motivated by so many cyclists! This will be an autumn classic ride for us for sure!
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