Find your rhythm. Take in the mountains.
Cool morning air. A steady climb. A café stop with the people you came to ride with. Clear Creek’s paved paths and mountain roads give you different ways to spend a day on two wheels, from a shorter ride beside the creek to a climb that takes some planning.
Choose a route that fits your experience. Leave time for the view, the ride back, and something good to eat afterward.
Select a numbered marker for details. Dashed lines: paved path rides. Solid lines: shared roads. Dotted lines: construction gap.
Distances are approximate round trips along the mapped segments. Numbers mark ride starts; outlined dots mark turnarounds. Difficulty estimates consider climbing, distance, altitude and traffic in dry conditions. Path rides can include short road connections. The Greenway has construction gaps, and alpine roads have seasonal restrictions. Check access before riding and use current official maps for navigation.
Map sources
Routes and access information: county tourism directory, Clear Creek County, CDOT and the Mount Blue Sky area manager. Geometry: Clear Creek County GIS. Distances calculated from mapped centerlines. Terrain: USGS 3DEP. Boundary: U.S. Census. October 2026.
FIND YOUR RIDE
A little exploring. A longer climb. Your kind of day.
BAKERVILLE–LOVELAND TRAIL
Bakerville to Loveland Valley · Paved shared-use path
Mountain riding, with room to find your pace.
Follow this paved path approximately five miles each way between Bakerville and Loveland Valley. Riding west brings a steady climb at high elevation, so choose your turnaround point to suit your group. Plan a road-bike visit when the pavement is clear of snow, and share the path with walkers and other riders.
CLEAR CREEK GREENWAY
Various locations · Paved paths and road connections
Keep the creek close. Leave time for town.
Build a shorter outing around an established paved segment, or connect sections for a longer ride. The Greenway includes shared-use paths and frontage-road connections, so review your full route before leaving. Choose a section that matches your comfort around traffic, then make a local lunch stop part of the plan.
GUANELLA PASS
From Georgetown · Challenging road climb
Find a steady pace through the changing scenery.
Climb from town toward forests, mountain views, and the open landscape above treeline. Guanella Pass is paved through to Grant, with sustained climbing and a descent that deserves your full attention. This is a shared mountain road with vehicle traffic. Check seasonal access and choose a turnaround point before setting out.
MOUNT BLUE SKY
From Idaho Springs or Echo Lake · Advanced road climb
A mountain day to prepare for.
For experienced cyclists, the climb toward Mount Blue Sky offers a demanding ride into the high country. Choose your starting point and distance carefully, allowing for sustained climbing, exposed terrain, and a long descent. Weather, pavement conditions, and seasonal access should guide the plan. Confirm current bicycle access and any entry requirements before your visit.
A LITTLE PREPARATION. A BETTER RIDE
Look after yourself and the people sharing the route.
Check your tires and brakes, wear a helmet, and bring lights, water, snacks, a repair kit, and a warm layer. Download your route and review the forecast before heading out.
Mountain roads can have narrow shoulders, rough pavement, and blind corners. Ride predictably, control your speed on descents, and give yourself room to respond. On shared paths, slow down around others and announce your pass.
Check closures and construction before every ride. A line on the map doesn’t tell the whole story.
STAY FOR ANOTHER DAY
Leave a little room for tomorrow.
Book a stay in Clear Creek and make time for dinner, a slow morning, and whatever your adventure has planned next.