Trail Ridge Road
Hors Catégorie51 km
Distance
2010 m
Elevation Gain
3.9%
Average Gradient
8%
Max Gradient
The highest continuous paved road in the United States traverses Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park (2,286m) to Grand Lake (2,527m), reaching a maximum elevation of 3,713m at the Alpine Visitor Center. The eastern climb from Estes Park is the standard cycling approach: 51km to the summit p...
Pro Tip
The best strategy for Trail Ridge Road is an ultra-early start from Estes Park — departing at 06:00 gives a two-to-three-hour window on the high tundra before the tourist vehicle traffic intensifies....