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United States
Colorado
Gunnison County

Cottonwood Pass – Cottonwood Pass - West Side ⛰️ 🚴 (Gravel) loop from Almont

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Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Gunnison County

Cottonwood Pass – Cottonwood Pass - West Side ⛰️ 🚴 (Gravel) loop from Almont

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Cottonwood Pass – Cottonwood Pass - West Side ⛰️ 🚴 (Gravel) loop from Almont

06:22

124km

1,720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Gunnison National Forest

San Isabel National Forest

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229 m

Taylor River and East River Confluence

Highlight • River

Here, the Taylor River and East River flow into the Gunnison River. There are two bridges you pass in the town of Almont.

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7.81 km

Taylor River

Highlight • River

Here you cross a bridge spanning over the Taylor River. The river starts between Star Peak and Crystal Peak in the Elk Mountains and flowers southeast. During summer months, the …

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49.4 km

Cottonwood Pass Road

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Cottonwood Pass Road is a breathtaking route leading to and from Cottonwood Pass. This road is a favorite among cyclists, and it's open from May to October. It's renowned for …

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62.3 km

Cottonwood Pass

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Cottonwood Pass is the high point along the road between Buena Vista and Taylor Park Reservoir. This point on the road is well above treeline and is along the Colorado …

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62.3 km

Cottonwood Pass - West Side ⛰️ 🚴 (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Road condition can varry.

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85.9 km

Taylor Park Reservoir

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The Taylor Reservoir and Taylor River help make up the Taylor Canyon and Park recreation areas. This is an awesome spot for a load of outdoor activities, and this section …

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91.8 km

Taylor River Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Taylor River Road is a picturesque route tracing Taylor River. This journey will treat you to mountain vistas, captivating rock formations, and towering pine trees. Meandering southeast, the river winds …

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124 km

Almont

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Nestled between the waters of the Taylor and East Rivers, Almont is a piece of small-town Colorado history. Originally named Fishers, it later adopted the name Almont, after a famous …

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124 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

124 km

436 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.0 km

39.3 km

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Highest point (3,690 m)

Lowest point (2,440 m)

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