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Peaks to Plains

Colorado Front Range · Point to point · Rolling

From Golden down the Clear Creek Trail through Wheat Ridge and Arvada to the South Platte, then up the river trail into Denver to Confluence Park, the skyline ahead.

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Peaks to Plains recreated in Everycol
Distance
40.9 km
Elevation gain
83 m
Descent
232 m
Highest point
1,748 m

Route elevation profile

Peaks to Plains elevation profile
1,750 m1,550 m
0.0 km20.4 km40.9 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
Golden
Finish
Confluence Park
Lowest point
1,555 m
Steepest gradient
5.8%

Before you ride

Can I ride Peaks to Plains 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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