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Parmalee Gulch

Colorado Front Range · Point to point · Climb & descent

Up Bear Creek Canyon to Idledale, over the ridge on Parmalee Gulch Road through the pines of Indian Hills and down to Highway 285.

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Parmalee Gulch recreated in Everycol
Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
529 m
Descent
209 m
Highest point
2,275 m

Route elevation profile

Parmalee Gulch elevation profile
2,280 m1,750 m
0.0 km10.6 km21.1 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
Morrison
Finish
Indian Hills
Lowest point
1,757 m
Steepest gradient
8.2%

Before you ride

Can I ride Parmalee Gulch 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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