Best Easy Bike Rides Denver

by Robert Hurst

Overview

Hidden in and around Denver are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Easy Bike Rides Denver describes 18 great rides in the metro area. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, and GPS coordinates of the start/finish point.


Look inside to find:
• Detailed maps and directions
• Rides for everyone, including families
• In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain,
traffic conditions, and road hazards
• Interesting facts about each area

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493052608
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	04/01/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Robert Hurst is a native Coloradan who is just happy to be in one piece after working for more than ten years as a professional bike messenger in Denver. He has cycled more than 180,000 miles and 18,000 hours in heavy traffic. He celebrates his continued survival by spending time in the mountains, and by riding the world's most excellent trails. Mr. Hurst is also the author of The Cyclist’s Manifesto, The Art of Cycling, Mountain Biking Colorado's San Juan Mountains, Road Biking Colorado's Front Range and Best Bike Rides Denver and Boulder.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction viii

How to Use This Guide ix

Safety x

Ride Finder xii

Map Legend xiv

Roads and Pathways 1

1 Bear Creek-C-470-South Platte 2

2 Cherry Creek Lariat Loop 8

3 South Platte-Big Dry Creek-High Line Canal 17

4 South Platte-High Line-Lee Gulch 23

5 Crown Hill Park 28

6 Sloan's Lake 32

7 Greenwood Ramble 36

8 High Line Canal 41

9 Red Rocks-Dinosaur Ridge 45

10 Bear Creek Lake Paved Loop 50

11 Lookout Mountain 55

12 Kerr Gulch-Evergreen 60

13 Three Park Tour 64

Mountain Biking 71

14 Hildebrand Ranch 72

15 South Valley Park 78

16 Dirty Bismark 83

17 Bear Creek Lake Dirt Loop 88

18 Ridgeline 93

Area Clubs and Advocacy Groups 97

About the Author 98