Rocky Mountain National Park Bike Tours Estes Park Colorado

Trail Ridge West: Rocky Mountain National Park

Come and enjoy "the other side" of Rocky with us as we head west on Wednesday mornings. Reservations are required. At least four riders are needed to take the tour out. Please call 970-231-2736.

Price: $125 (not including National Park Entrance Fee)

Availability: By Reservation Only

Difficulty of Ride: Moderate

Length of Ride: 23 miles

Length of Trip: 7-8 hours (full day)

Meeting Time: 7:00 am on Wednesdays

Meeting Place: New Venture Bike Shop

Sorry, No riders under 12 years of age on this ride.

CALL TO BOOK

 

Please call for larger group bookings! 970-231-2736

We give a 10% discount for active US Military, veterans and seniors. Enter Promo Code UNMILITARY or SENIOR during your booking process or request the discount if booking over the phone.

We love this bike ride! It is a wonderful adventure on the "other side" of Rocky Mountain National Park.

We start at Gore Range Overlook, just slightly above 12,000 feet, where the breathtaking view is a great start to any morning!   From there, you are led down the west side of Trail Ridge Road, stopping at the Alpine Visitor Center, panoramic overlooks and other points of interest along the way. 

After a stop at the Continental Divide and descent into the Kawuneeche Valley, we pull in to the Holzwarth Historic District for a picnic lunch.  This site is a former ranch that is rich in early Rocky Mountain National Park history.  You will have the opportunity to walk a short distance and visit the old cabins that still stand, fun for anyone interested in the history of the park. 

After lunch, we proceed on the last leg through Kawuneeche Valley, a perfect place to view moose. This section is about ten miles of gently rolling terrain that offers both gentle uphill and downhill. We end at the western entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park where you will have an opportunity to visit the Kawunchee Visitors Center before we drive back to Estes Park. This ride is also perfect for the riders who have ridden with us in the past and want to expand their experience by bike in Rocky.

We are frequently asked why this tour takes longer but is less mileage on the bike. Once we arrive at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center, we must travel back to Estes Park in the van, which takes about 1.5 hours and offers more great opportunities for wildlife and scenic viewing. 

We offer two reservable seats in the support van for those group members who want to come along for the ride, but not on a bicycle. Van seats are $30 and only available if other group members will be riding. Additional van seats may be available, please inquire.