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Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Vail Pass To Red Cliff
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| A classic cruiser that begins at the crown of Vail Pass. Take your time and watch for loose gravel at higher speeds (learn from our past skin burning injuries, he he!) From the Vail Pass Rest area, you ride up Road 0709, (Shrine Pass Road), located at the west side of the rest area. The road turns into dirt and climbs 2.4 miles up to the summit. There is a road to the left that leads to the Shrine Mountain Inn. To get down to Redcliff, continue on the 709 road downhill. It is 9 miles down to Redcliff. Along the way there is the Mount of the Holy Cross overlook at 3.7 miles. Bear left when you come upon the #728 Road intersection (#728 is Lime Creek Rd, stay on 709) . The ride descends through Spruce forests, and follows the burbling brook of Turkey Creek. At mile 7 into the ride you will pass an old miner’s camp on the left side of the road. Finally you will cross the bridge into Redcliff just past mile 11. Make sure not to miss cocktails and fish tacos at Mangos Mountain Grill to celebrate the completion of a killer ride!!! |
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Vail Pass |
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| Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Length: |
11.2 Miles |
| Highest Elevation: |
11,080 Feet |
| Time to Allow: |
2.5 Hours |
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You will need two cars for the shuttle. First, leave one in Redcliff. To get there take I-70 west to Minturn – Leadville exit 171. Drive 10.5 miles east on Hwy 24 to Redcliff, turnoff before Turkey creek bridge. Shrine Pass Road (where your ride will end) is the first left, 0.6 miles after turnoff. Do not park on private property in town. Leave the second car at the Vail Pass Rest-Area, this is where the ride begins. To get to the pass take Interstate 70 east 12.5 miles from the Middle Vail (Village) Exit.
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Lost Lake Trail
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| Some of the best Single Track in Colorado!! Ride up the 4WD Road. Bear left at the #786 Road. At each road junction stay to the left. There are blue markers along the way that will help you to stay on the right path. At around 4 miles from the start of the 4WD road you’ll come upon the Lost Lake trail. It is a single track and covers about a mile before it reaches the Lake. Bike around the lake to the other side where the hiking trail picks up once again. It is a 3.4 mile ride out to the west trailhead. The trail ends at the Red Sandstone Road. When you get to the trailhead, take a left onto the Red Sandstone Road. Ride for about 4 miles back to the Lost Lake 4WD Road where you began the ride. |
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Location: |
Red Sandstone Road |
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| Difficulty: |
Advanced |
| Length: |
12.7 Miles |
| Highest Elevation: |
10,248 feet |
| Time to Allow: |
4 to 5 hours |
| Season: |
Late May – October |
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Off Interstate 70, take Exit 176 for Vail. Turn to the north and proceed on North Frontage Road to Red Sandstone Road #700. Proceed up Road 700 to the first right turn (Forest Svc Road 786), which will be the Lost Lake 4 Wheel Drive Road. Park where you can but be cautious not to block any roadway or trample any flora/fauna!
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