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Central City Parkway

Colorado Front Range · Point to point · Climb & descent

From Idaho Springs to Hidden Valley, up the parkway’s long climb over the ridge and down into Central City’s brick main street and Black Hawk.

Ride Central City Parkway indoors

Explore the route, then ride it on your indoor trainer with Everycol.

Central City Parkway recreated in Everycol
Distance
22.1 km
Elevation gain
580 m
Descent
441 m
Highest point
2,713 m

Route elevation profile

Central City Parkway elevation profile
2,720 m2,220 m
0.0 km11.1 km22.1 km

Distance, climbing and elevation on this page are measured from Everycol’s simulated route. They can differ from outdoor measurements because of the mapped start and finish, route variant and elevation model.

Start
Idaho Springs
Finish
Black Hawk
Lowest point
2,228 m
Steepest gradient
10.0%

Before you ride

Can I ride Central City Parkway indoors?

Yes. Create an Everycol account, open this route on a computer with Chrome or Edge, and connect your compatible Bluetooth trainer. You can free ride or follow a structured workout on the route.

Are these outdoor route measurements?

Distance, climbing and elevation on this page are measured from Everycol’s simulated route. They can differ from outdoor measurements because of the mapped start and finish, route variant and elevation model.

Can I ride with friends?

Riders who choose the same route share the road in Everycol. Pick this route together to see each other as you ride.

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