Santa Fe Trail: Scenic 42-Mile Countryside Bike Ride
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Escape the city and embark on a breathtaking 42-mile bike ride along the Santa Fe Trail. Explore canyons, waterfalls, mountains, and more on this scenic adventure between Denver and Colorado Springs.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castlewood Canyon State Park - We can pick you up where you are staying and head to the beginning of the bike trail which is about 45 minutes from Denver or an hour from Colorado Springs.

We will start our bike trip at the northern end of Castle Rock Canyon which is a pretty canyon with a waterfall.

At the bottom of the park we continue on dirt roads thru the rolling countryside past some large ranches and beautiful homes. In the distance you can see some formations like Nemrick Butte, Corner Mountain and Rattlesnake Butte.

We will then get off the dirt road and continue our journey on the Greenland Open Space dirt Trail for several miles to Palmer Lake.

From Palmer lake we continue on the Santa Fe Bike trail, which is named after the Santa Fe Railroad is runs parallel too. This trail gives nice views of the front range and it passes thru the Air Force Academy before heading into Colorado Springs along the Monument Creek. We end our trip just before we get into the commercial areas of Colorado Springs but people can have the option of going a little further to end their trip at the Garden of the Gods.

What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Quality bike and helmet for dirt paths
Additional Information

Escape the urban environment with a 42-mile cycling excursion on unpaved trails and country lanes, taking you through the expansive landscapes stretching between Denver and Colorado Springs.

Marvel at canyons, waterfalls, buttes, the Front Range mountains, verdant meadows, farmsteads, rivers, and breathtaking vistas along your journey.

The typical duration for the bike ride is around 5 hours. It’s generally flat with a few minor ascents and descents. The initial stage comprises more uphill stretches, followed by a downhill path leading to Colorado Springs. If riders are still eager and not too fatigued, they can extend their trip by another 9 miles and wrap up at the Garden of the Gods.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bundync
Jul 26, 2023
Awesome Gravel bike ride- highly recommend! - A great gravel ride and adventure! The trails were awesome and little to no traffic to contend with! The views were amazing and the Santa Fe trail actually goes thru the Air Force Academy- very neat! I have done numerous bike tours and this one by far is the best one yet! Jeremy was very accommodating and extremely knowledgeable of the area and surroundings!
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