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New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

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3.3

(13)

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New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

03:26

75.5km

880m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Rifle Gap State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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196 m

New Castle

Highlight • Settlement

New Castle is just west of Glenwood Springs at 5,597 feet in elevation. The historic downtown area, with local restaurants and shops, is perfect for exploring on foot or bike.

Tip by

28.3 km

This 350-acre reservoir is part of Rifle Gap State Park and provides some of Colorado's best boating, fishing, swimming and windsurfing. There is also a campground along the northern shore of the reservoir.

Tip by

42.0 km

Rifle

Highlight • Settlement

Rifle is located along the Colorado River and Interstate 70, just east of the Roan Plateau. While it's known for cattle ranching, there are however a wide variety of outdoor activities in the Rifle area.

Tip by

75.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.4 km

6.54 km

3.61 km

Surfaces

75.1 km

473 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

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Saturday 23 May

24°C

2°C

16 %

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New Castle – Rifle Gap Reservoir loop from New Castle

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