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4.38 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.38
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Jul 31, 2007

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pods
63 McR Points
July 21, 2017
2017. Having ridden Estes Park thru Big Thopson…
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Guest
June 21, 2010
This ride was a 9+ at least! Words do not do this…
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Written Directions

There are several starting points all along the route. You can start at Highway 6 in Golden through Black Hawk, Golden Gate Canyon in Golden, Highway 72 east of Arvada in Clear Creek Canyon, Left Hand Canyon in Boulder, Boulder Canyon or even Highway 7 coming out of Lyons. Each one of these roads travels west and connects with the Peak to Peak. You can move through the casinos of Black Hawk, the town of Nederland or start in Boulder. Any way you choose will provide an amazing run. Going from South to North you will eventually come out in Estes Park Colorado at the foot of the Rocky Mountain National Park and Trail Ridge Road.

Scenery

Depending on which canyon you start with you will go through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery close to the Denver-Metro area. The National Scenic Byway Program describes the Peak to Peak Highway as "The showcase of the Front Range. Less than an hour from Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins, this 55-mile-long route provides matchless views of the Continental Divide and its timbered approaches. The string of popular attractions along the way - Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Eldora Ski Resort - combine recreation with nature preservation. The gravel roads criss-crossing the main highway lead to high-country lakes, trailheads, campgrounds, the Moffat Tunnel's east portal, and ghost towns at Hesse and Apex. Established in 1918 this is Colorado's oldest scenic byway."

Drive Enjoyment

The roads will have some sand in the early spring but overall quality is quite good.

Tourism Opportunities

Several stops along the way to take pictures, take in the scenery or stop for a bite and drink. Take a run past several of Colorado famous 14'ers! One of our favorite stops is the wonderful town of Ward. John plans to retire and become Mayor there. Their 4th of July parade is not to be missed!

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Guest
July 18, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
This is a great ride - you can get there up Golden Gate canyon, up Coal Creek canyon, up Boulder Canyon (thru the city), or up the South St. Vrain canyon thru Lyons, and each has its own features. Try for non-weekends if possible and watch for the crotch-rockets from behind! No offense intended. It's also an easy stop at Central City or Estes Park. Bring your camera!
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January 19, 2009
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Motorcycle Type : Other
While on a 2-week tour I happened upon this beautiful streatch of blacktop at the end of a very long day of riding that I thought was topped off by the Trail Ridge Road in the RMNP. Estes Park all the way down to Blackhawk... WOW! Even though it was getting late in the afternoon I nearly turned around and ran it all over again.
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nihao76
October 31, 2016
21 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Enduro
Nice smooth road with curves and hills. Nice scenery too. But I recommend going off road onto the Switzerland Trail or Gold Hill Rd to experience more of the terrain. You will need a bike with on/off Rd tires but it's a lot of fun
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