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Gore Range Overlook – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

Gore Range Overlook – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

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(5604)

7,387

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Gore Range Overlook – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

03:30

70.0km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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After 64.2 km for 5.12 km

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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124 m

Rocky Mountain National Park — Grand Lake Entrance Station

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the west side entrance station to Rocky Mountain National Park. A bicyclist must purchase an entrance pass or be covered under an annual or lifetime pass. The current day pass rate for bicycle is $15. However a bicyclist does not need a timed entry permit to enter.

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4.87 km

Green Mountain Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead is easily accessible from Grand Lake and leads you to some great trails. You can follow it to Granite Falls through Big Meadows or loop around to Onahu Creek.

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25.3 km

2 miles above sea level

Viewpoint

26.4 km

Milner Pass — Continental Divide

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is where The Great Divide separates the drainage into the Atlantic Ocean from the drainage into the Pacific Ocean. Although it is the Continental Divide, the Continental Divide Trail does NOT pass here. But you can take a really nice hike on the scenic Ute Trail and to nearby Poudre Lake.

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34.7 km

Gore Range Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook area is one of the official overlooks along Trail Ridge Road. From here you get a nice view of the Gore Range, The Never Summer Mountains and Long's Peak.

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36.3 km

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice climb to Trail Ridge Road

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60.0 km

Coyote Valley Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Coyote Valley Trail is an accessible trail that runs along the Colorado River in Kawuneeche Valley. It is wheelchair friendly and has benches placed along, so it is a great option for a short family hike. You can often spot elk and moose here, so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife!

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64.1 km

Onahu Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead leads you to the Onahu Creek Trail. There is some incline on this trail, and it is full of beautiful wildlife, trees, and views along the creek!

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70.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.0 km

935 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.3 km

708 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,660 m)

Lowest point (2,650 m)

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Friday 17 July

26°C

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21 %

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Gore Range Overlook – Coyote Valley Trailhead loop from Grand Lake

Rocky Mountain National Park — Grand Lake Entrance Station

Green Mountain Trailhead

Milner Pass — Continental Divide

Gore Range Overlook

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

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