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Highway 93 Side Trail – Golden Gate Canyon Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

Highway 93 Side Trail – Golden Gate Canyon Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

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Highway 93 Side Trail – Golden Gate Canyon Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

02:45

52.8km

890m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

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North Table Mountain Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.5 km

Highway 93 Side Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

While you can certainly ride on Highway 93, this side trail is much more favorable and acts as a corridor for hikers and mountain bikers heading to the North Table Trails. Unlike many frontage roads, this trail is separated from the highway with a giant berm and some marshland.

Tip by

25.7 km

Golden Gate Canyon Road

Highlight • Canyon

Golden Gate Canyon Road is a favorite among Colorado cyclists for its smooth pavement, steady grades, and stunning mountain scenery. Starting just west of Golden, the climb winds through forests, meadows, and dramatic canyon walls, gaining over 2,000 feet in elevation. It’s a sustained effort—averaging around 5–6%—but rarely punishing, making it a great training route or weekend ride. Traffic is generally light, especially on weekdays, though there are limited shoulders. At the top, you can loop through Golden Gate Canyon State Park or connect to Peak to Peak Highway for longer adventures. Bring water—services are minimal along the way.

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52.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

14.5 km

10.3 km

628 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

4.99 km

110 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

35°C

18°C

16 %

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Highway 93 Side Trail – Golden Gate Canyon Road loop from Wheat Ridge / Ward Road

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