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Tenderfoot Hill – Along the Arkansas River loop from Smeltertown

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Chaffee County

Tenderfoot Hill – Along the Arkansas River loop from Smeltertown

Moderate

2.7

(23)

39

riders

Tenderfoot Hill – Along the Arkansas River loop from Smeltertown

01:26

17.9km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.5 km for 98 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.63 km

Sands Lake

Highlight • Lake

2

6.16 km

Tenderfoot Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from S-Mountain ist absolutely fantastic. In the background you can spot several 14ers.

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3

7.82 km

4

9.71 km

Along the Arkansas River

Highlight • River

While enjoying the river banks, you can see the small mount "spiral drive" and are not too far from the vibrant city either.

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5

10.3 km

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

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6

10.6 km

Monarch Spur Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Monarch Spur Trail runs for 2.5 miles between the Arkansas River in downtown Salida west to the end of the railroad right-of-way near County Road 120. The trail provides …

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7

10.6 km

Salida

Highlight • Settlement

Salida is a great stop along the Great Divide Trail and a good base for shorter bike excursions. The beautiful mountain town is located in the heart of the Rockies …

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8

10.9 km

The Salida River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Salida River Trail is a popular walking and biking trail just a few blocks north of the Historic downtown. This attractive trail parallels the Arkansas River, where you can often see whitewater rafters and kayakers in the summer months.

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.85 km

2.94 km

2.45 km

1.89 km

481 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.84 km

5.44 km

3.15 km

492 m

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (2,140 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

19°C

3°C

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