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DAY 13 – PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY
Friday July 1, Estes Park to Idaho Springs (74 Miles)
Today’s ride rolls along the Peak to Peak Highway from Estes Park to Idaho Springs.

Peak to Peak Highway

Head south out of Estes Park on Highway 7 enjoying beautiful views of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Along the way you will pass some interesting (eccentric?) old mining towns like Ward (famous for the documentary movie “Grandpas Chilling in the Tough Shed”) and Nederland. Farther down the road, the route goes through Black Hawk and Central City which have replaced mining with casino gambling as their primary source of income. Please feel free to stop and donate to the local economy.

Accommodations in Idaho Springs are at the H and H Motor Lodge, complete with hot tub. For a more alpine experience, cool your toes in Clear Creek, which is just a stones throw away. Check out the mill tailings and the historic Argo Mill, which offers tours of the mine and mill, or just hang out and enjoy your last evening in the high mountains.

Below you will find a view from Keyhole showing the start of the day at the bottom (with a larger pushpin) and the end of the day at the top (with a smaller pushpin).

*** Note These Satellite Photos and Maps are Only Suggestive of Our Route ***

*** Note These Satellite Photos and Maps are Only Suggestive of Our Route ***

*** Note These Satellite Photos and Maps are Only Suggestive of Our Route ***