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Along the Arkansas River – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

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Along the Arkansas River – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

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Along the Arkansas River – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

02:01

23.2km

340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.2 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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162 m

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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597 m

Salida is a beautiful mountain town located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. This little gem has a lot to keep you busy: no matter if you are an artistic mind or an outdoor enthusiast.

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2.92 km

The Salida Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Salida Museum preserves, safeguards and displays significant artifacts of Salida and Central Colorado. Exhibits include pretty much everything about Salida history, beginning around 1880, when Salida was founded and …

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2.99 km

Hot Springs Aquatic Center & Skate Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center offers a unique blend of recreation and relaxation in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. As one of the largest indoor hot springs facilities in the …

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21.4 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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22.2 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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22.3 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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22.3 km

Historic Downtown Salida

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

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23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

5.74 km

3.72 km

1.33 km

720 m

588 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

7.08 km

1.80 km

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,400 m)

Lowest point (2,130 m)

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Sunday 30 August

27°C

13°C

56 %

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Along the Arkansas River – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

Along the Arkansas River

Historic Downtown Salida

The Salida Museum

Hot Springs Aquatic Center & Skate Park

The Salida River Trail

Monarch Spur Trail

Salida

Historic Downtown Salida

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