Nathrop: Ride 35 - Cascade Railroad Grade
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This gentle path, a former stretch of the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad grade, is an easy and scenic outing through the valley separating two massive mountains: Mount Princeton (north) and Mount Antero (south). Suitable for riders of all abilities, this is a perfect ride for the whole family.
It may not be possible to get a kid carrier/trailer past the gates at either end of the trail. In addition, you’ll need to lift your bike over a small barrier at the entrance gate.
It may not be possible to get a kid carrier/trailer past the gates at either end of the trail. In addition, you’ll need to lift your bike over a small barrier at the entrance gate.
Ride length: 4.4 miles
Ride type: out-and-back
Riding time: 1 hour
Surface: wide dirt path
Elevations: start 8,600’; end 9,010’; max 9,030’; min 8,590’
Total climbing: gain/loss 490’
Aerobic level: easy
Technical level: 2- (some sand and brief rocky sections)
Season: May through October
USGS Quadrangles: Mount Antero
Ride type: out-and-back
Riding time: 1 hour
Surface: wide dirt path
Elevations: start 8,600’; end 9,010’; max 9,030’; min 8,590’
Total climbing: gain/loss 490’
Aerobic level: easy
Technical level: 2- (some sand and brief rocky sections)
Season: May through October
USGS Quadrangles: Mount Antero