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Sunspot Highway – Sunspot Solar Observatory loop from Cloudcroft
03:00
55.5km
1,100m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 2, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 27.5 km for 72 m
After 27.8 km for 145 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
11.4 km
Sunspot Highway
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
27.1 km
Sunspot Solar Observatory
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
27.5 km
Sacramento Peak Solar Observatory
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
55.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
53.2 km
1.65 km
358 m
188 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
55.2 km
152 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,900 m)
Lowest point (2,630 m)
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Weather
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Wednesday 2 September
24°C
9°C
19 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
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