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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Trail Ridge Road loop from McGregor Mountain Lodge

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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Trail Ridge Road loop from McGregor Mountain Lodge

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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Trail Ridge Road loop from McGregor Mountain Lodge

04:49

65.8km

1,530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.09 km

Fall River Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Located right off Fall River Road, this visitor center offers parking, park information, restrooms, and a gift shop.

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3.08 km

Cascade Lake

Highlight • Lake

Cascade Lake is a small lake along Fall River in the meadows of Horseshoe Park. This area is a good spot to find big horned sheep in the late spring and summer.

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4.70 km

Sheep Lakes

Highlight • Lake

Sheep Lakes is a popular stop along Fall River Road because you get great views of the meadows that are home to big horned sheep in the spring.

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14.3 km

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A breathtaking view of meadows and peaks in the southeast.

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23.8 km

Trail Ridge Road spring snow photo opportunity

Highlight • Trail

If you want to get a cool photo of yourself next to a deep cut of snow, this area has the best opportunities. Best time is in late May before the road is opened to vehicles.

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32.3 km

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lava Cliffs Overlook is an official stop along Trail Ridge Road. It's pointed at a famous cliff of volcanic rock with informational signs at the pull-off.

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33.0 km

Mountain Pass

35.2 km

Iceberg Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Iceberg Pass reaches up to an elevation of 11,827 feet. There are 3 high mountain passes like this with spectacular views along Trail Ridge Road, and this is the highest of the three.

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38.8 km

Trail Ridge Road

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuously paved road in the United States and connects Estes Park with Kawuneeche Valley. The road is only open during summer season, most years …

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65.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

15.5 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

26°C

12°C

54 %

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Comments

May 23, 2024,Trail Ridge Road

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park typically opens to motor vehicles around the USA Memorial Day Holiday. The snow clearing crews start plowing the roads at the beginning of April. So from the beginning of April until the end of May there is a magical time where cyclists, pedestrians and pets have access to the road without having …

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Lava Cliffs Overlook – Trail Ridge Road loop from McGregor Mountain Lodge

Fall River Visitor Center

Cascade Lake

Sheep Lakes

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Trail Ridge Road spring snow photo opportunity

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Iceberg Pass

Trail Ridge Road

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