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Dave's Shelf Road Tour

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 3.2 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Cañon City
  5. Gulches Area
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“Something to do while your friends climb at Shelf Road. ”

Dave Smith
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8.1

Miles

13.1

KM

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Singletrack

7,385' 2,251 m

High

6,301' 1,921 m

Low

1,533' 467 m

Up

1,512' 461 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Features Views

Some parts of this close after a heavy rain.

Overview

There are some nice views, and the isolation is real. The route itself is mostly a rough two-track with a loose surface. You'll probably find yourself hiking your bike in many sections.

Need to Know

Fees for BLM campground overnight or day-use.

Description

This is a two-track loop, mostly on Road 5825, that you can start from either Sandy Gulch or The Bank campground. It's simply something to do while your friends rock-climb one of the many walls here.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Royal Gorge Field Office

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Dave Smith
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Trail Ratings

  3.2 from 5 votes

#1

in Gulches Area

#3978

Overall
  3.2 from 5 votes
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Recommended Route Rankings

#1

in Gulches Area

#642

in Colorado

#3,978

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Nov 18, 2023
Drew Pennisi
Sep 2, 2023
Bradley Ridge
Awe inspiring views with punchy technical, loose climbs/descents between view points. I'm into that, so it was a blast. — 1h 45m
Apr 16, 2022
Steve Connolly
7.6mi — 1h 20m

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