Twin Lakes: Ride 11 - Twin Lakes to Mt. Massive TRHD
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This route, a beautiful section of the Colorado Trail, reminds me of riding in the densely forested hills back East. After the initial lung-searing climb, the ride is a fast and smooth spin through thick stands of aspen. The big descent to Halfmoon Road is less technical than steep, but it will challenge even advanced riders.
Some people prefer to ride this as a one-way with shuttles. As to which way is better, you decide. North-to-south has a greater net downhill, but starts with a short, fiendish climb. South-to-north starts with a 2.5-mile grunt uphill, but the downhill at the end is a whole lot of fun.
Some people prefer to ride this as a one-way with shuttles. As to which way is better, you decide. North-to-south has a greater net downhill, but starts with a short, fiendish climb. South-to-north starts with a 2.5-mile grunt uphill, but the downhill at the end is a whole lot of fun.
Ride length: 17.0 miles
Ride type: out-and-back
Riding time: 3.5 hours
Surface: single-track (13.2 miles); jeep road (3.8 miles)
Elevations: start/end 9,220’; max 10,670’; min 9,220’
Total climbing: gain/loss 3,320’
Aerobic level: strenuous (climbing)
Technical level: 3 (one steep section is a 4, but it can be easily walked)
Season: June through October
USGS Quadrangles: Granite, Mt. Elbert, Mt. Massive
Ride type: out-and-back
Riding time: 3.5 hours
Surface: single-track (13.2 miles); jeep road (3.8 miles)
Elevations: start/end 9,220’; max 10,670’; min 9,220’
Total climbing: gain/loss 3,320’
Aerobic level: strenuous (climbing)
Technical level: 3 (one steep section is a 4, but it can be easily walked)
Season: June through October
USGS Quadrangles: Granite, Mt. Elbert, Mt. Massive