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Bear Lake loop from Estes Park

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Larimer County

Bear Lake loop from Estes Park

Hard

4.8

(9297)

11,500

riders

Bear Lake loop from Estes Park

02:34

35.7km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 99 m for 127 m

After 17.8 km for 278 m

After 35.6 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.9 km

Bear Lake

Highlight • Lake

Bear Lake is a very popular place because – in addition to its beauty – it is very easily accessible. A path leads all around this glacial lake.

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35.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

4.14 km

2.36 km

493 m

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

605 m

450 m

134 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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