Colfax – Bear River loop from Orchard Springs Resort

Colfax – Bear River loop from Orchard Springs Resort

Hard

4.6

(8889)

8,890

riders

Colfax – Bear River loop from Orchard Springs Resort

03:50

70.8km

1,170m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 562 m

Customers only

After 70.3 km for 562 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.21 km

Old Bear River Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Old Bear River Bridge was saved from demolition by the Colfax Highway Association, led by a citizens group, and made this bridge into a monument in 1992. On the north …

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7.48 km

Colfax

Highlight • Settlement

Colfax sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet between the grasslands of Central California and the mountains of Tahoe. The town is known for its railroad history and outdoor recreation.

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7.62 km

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax

Highlight • Monument

First Transcontinental Railroad Colfax monument gives a brief history of the importance of this area. In summary, it recognizes how the town of Colfax was a vital construction supply depot during the building of the transcontinental railway for 10 months.

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38.2 km

Bear River

Highlight • River

Bear River is a tributary of the Feather River that flows 73 miles through the Sierra and Central Valley. Bear River offers several recreational opportunities, such as swimming, fishing, and gold panning.

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70.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.7 km

1.21 km