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Sands Lake 🌊 Salida – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

Sands Lake 🌊 Salida – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

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4.9

(1554)

6,165

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Sands Lake 🌊 Salida – Historic Downtown Salida loop from Salida

00:52

15.4km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.58 km

Railroad trail, Hillside Dr

Highlight • Trail

Fun single track along the historic abandoned railroad tracks on the northern bank of the Arkansas River, leading to the MTB trailhead at Riverside Park.

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3.77 km

Sands Lake 🌊 Salida

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful oasis of a lake with amazing bird watching right along the trail

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14.1 km

Salida River Trail

Highlight • Trail

Trailhead to the excellent dedicated bike Trail along the south bank of the Arkansas River

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14.8 km

Whitewater Park – Arkansas River

Highlight • River

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

Tip by

15.1 km

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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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

4.72 km

1.69 km

839 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.96 km

5.41 km

709 m

281 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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