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Green Mountain Trailhead – Colorado River loop from Grand Lake

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United States
Colorado
Grand County

Green Mountain Trailhead – Colorado River loop from Grand Lake

Hard

3.4

(8)

51

riders

Green Mountain Trailhead – Colorado River loop from Grand Lake

05:47

85.0km

1,410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.0 km for 234 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.98 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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2

14.1 km

Colorado River

Highlight • River

The Colorado River runs along the trail here, and continues another 1,400 miles southwest! It is a beautiful sight to watch as you hike. You can fish here as well!

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29.9 km

2 miles above sea level

Viewpoint

40.4 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

5

42.7 km

Iceberg Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Iceberg Pass reaches up to an elevation of 11,827 feet. There are 3 high mountain passes like this with spectacular views along Trail Ridge Road, and this is the highest of the three.

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6

44.2 km

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lava Cliffs Overlook is an official stop along Trail Ridge Road. It's pointed at a famous cliff of volcanic rock with informational signs at the pull-off.

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7

46.0 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.

Tip by

8

47.7 km

Rocky Mountain National Park's Alpine Visitor Center is located at 11,796 feet and sits four miles east of the Continental Divide. It offers restrooms, exhibits and a gift shop. Due …

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54.6 km

Milner Pass

Mountain Pass

10

58.1 km

Fairview Curve Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook is one of the official overlooks along Trail Ridge Road and offers an amazing panorama of the Never Summer Range and Kawnueeche Valley.

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B

85.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.3 km

1.48 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.6 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,710 m)

Lowest point (2,560 m)

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