Gravel Rides in Steamboat

Accommodation: The Bristol Hotel

Orientation, Fitting and Dinner

Distance: 37.5 miles

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.

Distance: 44 miles

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.

Distance: 51 miles

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.

Distance: 25 miles

Day 5 we take a change of pace as we ride some pavement and some dirt, on a loop past 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.

Distance: 44 miles

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.

Distance: 35 miles

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.