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Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Lava Cliffs Overlook loop from Estes Park

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Lava Cliffs Overlook loop from Estes Park

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Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Lava Cliffs Overlook loop from Estes Park

04:32

80.1km

1,820m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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After 8.05 km for 12.6 km

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After 20.7 km for 11.3 km

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After 32.1 km for 9.80 km

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After 42.2 km for 32.4 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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20.6 km

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A breathtaking view of meadows and peaks in the southeast.

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30.2 km

Trail Ridge Road spring snow photo opportunity

Highlight • Trail

If you want to get a cool photo of yourself next to a deep cut of snow, this area has the best opportunities. Best time is in late May before the road is opened to vehicles.

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38.6 km

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lava Cliffs Overlook is an official stop along Trail Ridge Road. It's pointed at a famous cliff of volcanic rock with informational signs at the pull-off.

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42.1 km

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Rocky Mountain National Park's Alpine Visitor Center is located at 11,796 feet and sits four miles east of the Continental Divide. It offers restrooms, exhibits and a gift shop. Due …

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44.6 km

Mountain Pass

46.9 km

Iceberg Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Iceberg Pass reaches up to an elevation of 11,827 feet. There are 3 high mountain passes like this with spectacular views along Trail Ridge Road, and this is the highest of the three.

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50.0 km

Trail Ridge Road Climb (Estes Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climbing Trail Ridge Road from the Estes Park side is an epic ascent to North America's highest continuous paved road, offering breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Prepare for an exceptionally long …

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80.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.9 km

23.0 km

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.4 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,710 m)

Lowest point (2,300 m)

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Today

Sunday 10 May

17°C

-1°C

2 %

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Many Parks Curve Viewpoint – Lava Cliffs Overlook loop from Estes Park

Many Parks Curve Viewpoint

Trail Ridge Road spring snow photo opportunity

Lava Cliffs Overlook

Alpine Visitor Center - Trail Ridge Store

Iceberg Pass

Trail Ridge Road Climb (Estes Park)

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