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Gravel Rides in Steamboat

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Cycle in north-central Colorado, on little used gravel roads that wander along river valleys and through the hills of the Steamboat Spings area.

Average Climate

Large Daily Temperature Variation
Pleasant Temperature with little rain

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Double Booking
$3495

Single Booking
$4245

Roommate Rebate
$710

Trip Type

Cycling

Difficulty Level

3

Trip Length

7 Days, 6 Nights

Distance

239 Miles
384.6 Kilometers

Meeting Time

Airport 3:00 PM, Hotel 3:30 PM

Drop-off Time

4:00 PM

Assembly Point

Steamboat Springs, CO

Inclusions

Timberline van shuttle is included from the Steamboat Springs Airport.   Not included: Airline service to Steamboat Springs Airport; Guide Gratuity.

Lodging Highlights

  • The Bristol Hotel
Bonus Tours

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From the days of the old 10 speeds, through the mountain bike craze to the gravel bike fad, Timberline has always been exploring the back roads of Colorado.  In an attempt to avoid the pavement, we are now offering a hub tour around the quintessential western town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for our Gravel Rides Cycling Tour. We avoid any high-stress traffic riding on the main roads for the freedom and safety of unpaved exploration. The Routt National Forest offers alpine lakes, jagged mountain peaks, and popular mountain passes right outside the town limits of Steamboat. And allows us to enjoy the amenities of a true frontier town in the evenings. Go for that brass belt buckle, or your very own Stetson hat from F.M. Light and Sons. Enjoy the ski town vibe with a cocktail on the patio, or watch the stunning sunset across the Yampa Valley from a quiet park bench. And this is all after cranking through the backroads of the Zirkle Wilderness.

Since our rides do not travel through communities like a road bike tour, picnic lunches are included.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Bike Fitting, Orientation Dinner

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Meals: Dinner

Orientation, Fitting and Dinner

Day 2: Southern Loop: Steamboat to Steamboat

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 37.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,035 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 400 feet

Our first day of riding takes us south of town, on a loop around Quarry Mountain and past Lake Catamount. There is one good climb to get your legs warmed up in this pleasant 38 mile loop.

Day 3: Bears Ears Loop: Hayden to Hayden

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 43.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 4,185 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 850 feet

On Day 3 we shuttle the short 25 miles to Hayden for a 44 mile loop called Bears Ears, that takes us on ups and downs through the Elkhead Mountains, past Elkhead Ranch, and a final loop around Elkhead Reservoir.

Day 4: Pagoda Loop: Hayden to Hayden

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 51.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 3,230 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 1,130 feet

Day 4 again requires the short shuttle to Hayden for a scenic loop in the Williams Fork Mountains. We climb three passes, the highest topping out at 7500 ft, while riding through numerous gulches and the Williams Fork Valley.

Day 5: Town ride - ending at Strawberry Hot Springs

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 25 miles

Elevation Gain: 3,000 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 670 feet

Day 5 we take a change of pace as we ride some pavement and some dirt, on a route into the ski area, around the upper valleys of the Steamboat area, take a stop for a short walk to Fish Creek Falls, then head out of town to the infamous Strawberry Hot Springs for an afternoon soak.

Day 6: Oak Creek to Steamboat

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 48 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,660 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 450 feet

On Day 6 we take a shuttle ride south to Oak Creek where we start our ride up to the flanks of Pinnacle Peak. From there, we enjoy some spectacular downhill as we follow Trout Creek all the way back to Milner on the Yampa, then take a last swing near the airport for our return to Steamboat.

Day 7: Darkside of Fly Gulch Loop: Steamboat to Steamboat

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Distance: 33.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,900 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 300 feet

Our last day gives us the opportunity to explore north of Steamboat on a route called The Darkside of Fly Gulch! We climb into the Elk River valley, ride along Deep Creek, and enjoy the rollers on the way back to Steamboat for a celebratory late lunch. The old becomes the new, and the new becomes the old on our Gravel Rides of Steamboat Cycling Tour.

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