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Nederland – Barker Reservoir Road (paved) loop from Nederland

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Nederland – Barker Reservoir Road (paved) loop from Nederland

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Nederland – Barker Reservoir Road (paved) loop from Nederland

04:16

47.0km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mud Lake Open Space

Caribou Ranch Open Space

Roosevelt National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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373 m

Nederland

Highlight • Settlement

Nederland is an old mining town that is now known as a gateway to outdoor recreation, due to its proximity to Indian Peaks Wilderness, Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest.

Tip by

1.31 km

Barker Reservoir Road (paved)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Paved Road to Nederlands- Beautiful Sea View

Tip by

3.38 km

Barker Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Barker Reservoir is at the top of Boulder Canyon Drive just outside of the small town of Nederland. This is a great place to catch your breath after the long climb up the canyon and snap some photos.

Tip by

14.8 km

Peewink Climb

Highlight • Climb

road and also gravel sections on the way up. pretty tough ramps at some point but the view is worth it! make your way to Idaho springs to go down to Golden a make a loop

Tip by

40.1 km

Caribou Ranch Open Space Parking & Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a large packed gravel lot here with restrooms and access to numerous dirt roads and singletrack trails.

Tip by

40.8 km

Country Road 126

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Country Road 126 is a dirt-packed road that serves as a roadway for cars, a double track for bikers, and a trail for walkers. The road goes through pine trees, birch trees, and under power lines.

Tip by

47.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

17.7 km

6.10 km

245 m

184 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

8.87 km

7.08 km

4.64 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,760 m)

Lowest point (2,350 m)

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Monday 11 May

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Nederland – Barker Reservoir Road (paved) loop from Nederland

Nederland

Barker Reservoir Road (paved)

Barker Reservoir

Peewink Climb

Caribou Ranch Open Space Parking & Trailhead

Country Road 126

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