St. Vrain + Peak to Peak Loop

Cycling Route

Details

65.62 mi

5,575 ft

Considered by many to be one of the best rides in the country, the St. Vrain + Peak to Peak Loop (also known as the Ward-Lyons Loop) takes cyclists from Boulder all the way up to the oft snowy Peak to Peak. From Boulder, riders are able to warm up along Hwy 36 while heading north towards Lyons before the hard climbing begins. Although this loop can be ridden in either direction, most cyclists prefer turning left onto CO 7 from Lyons. A lengthy and visually striking climb, cyclists will admire the granite and red sandstone walls that surround them. Stop off at the Raymond General Store for a drink before reaching the renowned Peak to Peak Highway. You’ll continue climbing rollers all the way until you arrive at the town of Ward, where there is another opportunity to stop for snacks and refreshments. At this point, riders can finally take a deep breath; the climbing is over. All that’s left is a long and flowing descent down Lefthand Canyon and an easy stretch back to downtown Boulder.

* Starting from Boxcar Coffee Roasters

Created By

Kate G

November 26, 2013·Public

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
High Sprint	0.14 mi	30 ft	3.5%
13th Street - Casey	0.13 mi	-30 ft	-4.5%
Kingwood Pl Climb	0.45 mi	295 ft	12.4%
Amante to LeftHand	5.35 mi	118 ft	0.2%
Amante to 66 Lyons	11.25 mi	-417 ft	-0.4%
North Boulder to Lyons	12.24 mi	-420 ft	-0.3%
Broadway & 36 to 36 & Neva	2.44 mi	-85 ft	-0.3%
36 to St. Vrain	7.88 mi	217 ft	0.1%
NoBo to GreenBriar	4.63 mi	118 ft	0.1%
The Cuore Kilometer	0.66 mi	-56 ft	-1.0%
neva rd to hygiene rd	6.51 mi	-236 ft	-0.2%
Haystack north segment	2.42 mi	102 ft	0.7%
US36 - Lefthand to Lyons	5.92 mi	-423 ft	-1.0%
Speed Bump	1.29 mi	56 ft	0.5%
36 & Nelson Rd to 36 & Hygiene	3.60 mi	-259 ft	-1.1%
Hwy 36 from Hygiene to Hwy 66	1.56 mi	-174 ft	-2.0%
Entering Lyons NoBikeLane Sprint	0.19 mi	3 ft	0.4%
Lyons to Raymond Turn	11.55 mi	2,028 ft	3.3%
Lyons through Riverside Drive	15.11 mi	2,546 ft	3.2%
Lyons to Riverside Drive	11.22 mi	2,021 ft	3.4%
Apple Valley to Raymond	12.02 mi	2,231 ft	3.5%
End of rollers to Raymond turn	9.00 mi	1,814 ft	3.8%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	0.59 mi	289 ft	9.3%
Alfenas full climb	4.62 mi	1,030 ft	4.2%
St. Vrain	2.10 mi	817 ft	7.1%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	0.84 mi	233 ft	5.0%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	0.70 mi	213 ft	5.6%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	0.43 mi	282 ft	12.3%
South Saint Vrain Drive Climb	0.35 mi	272 ft	14.8%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	1.07 mi	282 ft	5.0%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	0.47 mi	151 ft	6.0%
S St Vrain Dr Climb	0.70 mi	285 ft	7.6%
Cedar Dr Climb	0.77 mi	161 ft	4.0%
Riverside-Raymond	2.14 mi	299 ft	2.6%
Raymond to Ward	9.66 mi	1,572 ft	3.1%
Colorado 72 Climb	1.41 mi	272 ft	3.7%
Peak to Peak after Raymond/Riverside Connection	0.74 mi	308 ft	7.6%
Peak-to-Peak Southbound Overland Rd to Ward	4.29 mi	702 ft	2.8%
Peak To Peak Hwy Climb	1.30 mi	318 ft	4.6%
Ward to Buckingham Park Downhill	13.86 mi	-3,215 ft	-4.4%
The Pay Off	13.69 mi	-3,087 ft	-4.3%
Lefthand Canyon Dr Climb	0.57 mi	318 ft	10.5%
5 Mile Drop	4.97 mi	-1,096 ft	-4.2%
Backside Lee Hill to Olde Stage Descent	3.46 mi	-597 ft	-3.3%
Buck Sprint down	2.46 mi	-282 ft	-2.2%
Lefthand from Old Stage to Greenbriar	2.49 mi	-322 ft	-2.4%
Welcome to Boulder - Final Hill to Green US36 Sign	0.75 mi	72 ft	1.6%
19th - Violet to Iris	1.21 mi	-92 ft	-1.4%
Kalmia Circle Climb	0.47 mi	276 ft	11.0%
Downhill Deathsprint to Iris	0.47 mi	-66 ft	-2.6%