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This is a local favorite- The Dirty Chatfield and Waterton Canyon Route!If you haven't been to the top of Wateron Canyon lately, you're in for a real treat as the Strontia Springs Reservoir is overflowing creating an impressive waterfall for the first time in years!
ROUTE DETAILS:
We will meet up at Reynolds Landing - 6745 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Be there at 7:45 am to meet other riders.
Wheels down at 8:00 am sharp. (We will wait no more than 5 min. If you find yourself running late please text Laura at 303-726-4774 and meet us further long the route.)
This is a beginner/intermediate ride which may not be suitable to a new-to-gravel riders. (We say this mostly because of the fact that we won’t have specific pace leaders or sweeps.)
We'll be on the High Line Canal trail and a few other dirt paths and trails through Chatfield State Park getting to Waterton Canyon. Once in the canyon, it is a gradual (2% average grade) climb of about 7 miles up / 7 miles down. The surface is quite packed and smooth and it is closed to all unauthorized vehicles.
There is a little bit of double track and single track both getting there and coming back, but nothing too technical or steep. Expect some sandy and loose dirt in the trails outside the canyon.
Afterwards, stay and grab a drink and food from Breckenridge Brewery with us!
Distance: 38.07 miles
Elevation Gain: 1,030 ft
Gravel Ratio: 70% Gravel / 30% Paved
Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3218379199944823474
(How to download a route on Strava without Strava Premium: https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044071592-Following-a-Route)
Link to GPX File: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ihv5uf7r3y39c8xexouc6/July-2024-GBA-Group-Gravel-Ride.gpx?rlkey=586y15fn4u8rwtzjiv825sjzr&st=rld55ugs&dl=0
* If you are attending any of our group rides, you MUST fill out/sign our liability waiver (https://forms.gle/SM3yQomoTVdN8cwr7)
* All genders are welcome.
* The ride is NOT no-drop, rather, come prepared with the route loaded on your bike computer or phone. There won’t be specific pace groups, ride leaders or sweeps, but riders will be able to ride with similarly paced cyclists.
* While this is a group ride, you are 100% responsible for yourself. Please bring enough hydration and fuel for the ride as well as sunscreen or anything else you might require. Be prepared for varying conditions and weather like heat, cold, rain, etc. Make sure your bike is in good working order and you have the supplies to fix a mechanical issue or flat. Helmets required. 32mm width (or wider) and tubeless tires strongly recommended.
* If you need a bike store or bike shop before or after the ride, we recommend our friends at Pedal of Littleton!
* If riders are interested, we will go to nearby Breckenridge Brewery for beer/food afterwards.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Reynolds Landing Park, Reynold's Landing Park, 6745 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120, United States,Littleton, Colorado
