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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Red Rocks College

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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Red Rocks College

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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Red Rocks College

02:35

36.2km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

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Windy Saddle Park

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Start point

Train Station

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3.67 km

CODA Brewing

Highlight • Pub

This is the second best brewery in Golden! Do a good selection of beers, especially good at IPA's, which is my preferred style.

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15.3 km

From here you get amazing views out across Golden. This is also a popular sunset spot. There is a good mix of easy and quite steep trails here from Windy Saddle, so you have plenty of options to choose from.

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15.3 km

Windy Saddle Park Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point offers amazing views of an open canyon (with a bathroom just in case). Many people drive up to this point, but they are missing the canyon hike on …

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17.5 km

Lookout Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout mountain is the go-to climb for cyclists all over the area. The climb starts off moderately steep, levels off mid way, then picks back up at the top. Traffic …

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18.2 km

Lookout Mountain Summit & Buffalo Bill Grave

Highlight • Summit

Enjoy looking out from the observation deck as you can see Denver and the perfectly straight Colfax Road that splits down the middle.

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18.5 km

Lookout Mountain Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lookout Mountain is easily the most popular and scenic road within the Denver vicinity. The road is well paved and offers continuous views of mountains and the city. After you …

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36.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

12.8 km

4.73 km

1.33 km

557 m

317 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

13.2 km

557 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,240 m)

Lowest point (1,760 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Lookout Mountain Climb loop from Red Rocks College

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