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Along the Arkansas River – Tenderfoot Hill loop from Salida

Bike touring routes & trails

Along the Arkansas River – Tenderfoot Hill loop from Salida

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Along the Arkansas River – Tenderfoot Hill loop from Salida

00:58

10.5km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.86 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

162 m

Along the Arkansas River

Highlight • River

While enjoying the river banks, you can see the small mount "spiral drive" and are not too far from the vibrant city either.

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2

3.72 km

Tenderfoot Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from S-Mountain ist absolutely fantastic. In the background you can spot several 14ers.

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3

5.38 km

Rusty Lung Trail intersection

Highlight • Trail

4

8.24 km

Sands Lake

Highlight • Lake

5

9.85 km

Monarch Spur Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Monarch Spur Trail runs for 2.5 miles between the Arkansas River in downtown Salida west to the end of the railroad right-of-way near County Road 120. The trail provides …

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6

9.91 km

Salida

Highlight • Settlement

Salida is a great stop along the Great Divide Trail and a good base for shorter bike excursions. The beautiful mountain town is located in the heart of the Rockies …

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7

10.3 km

Riverside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

B

10.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.96 km

1.18 km

537 m

312 m

277 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.85 km

2.18 km

311 m

121 m

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Sunday 17 May

18°C

8°C

48 %

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