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Poncha Springs – Riverside Park loop from Poncha Springs

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Poncha Springs – Riverside Park loop from Poncha Springs

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Poncha Springs – Riverside Park loop from Poncha Springs

01:18

20.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.29 km for 126 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

18 m

Poncha Springs

Highlight • Settlement

Poncha Springs is a tiny town just west of Salida, Colorado. Although there are not many facilites here, there is the Poncha Market, a hidden-gem where you can purchase drinks, snacks, and sandwiches at Mabel's Deli (located in the market) to refuel, and a cool town hall (in the old historic school house) where there are bathrooms you can use.

Tip by

2

8.29 km

Monarch Spur Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Monarch Spur Trail runs for 2.5 miles between the Arkansas River in downtown Salida west to the end of the railroad right-of-way near County Road 120. The trail provides access from town to city parks, playing fields and neighborhoods, with dramatic views of the surrounding mountains along the way

Tip by

3

8.35 km

Salida

Highlight • Settlement

Salida is a great stop along the Great Divide Trail and a good base for shorter bike excursions. The beautiful mountain town is located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. Downtown Salida is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Due to the cool summers and relatively mild winters, the area around Salida is nicknamed the "banana belt" of Colorado. The attractive city has a charming downtown with well-restored historical buildings, as well as many art galleries. Old town is located on the edge of the Arkansas, which makes it particularly pleasant, with car-free access to lush riverside parks.

Tip by

4

8.70 km

Whitewater Park – Arkansas River

Highlight • River

This is the perfect spot to watch people whitewater rafting.

Tip by

5

8.93 km

Riverside Park

Highlight • Rest Area

6

11.1 km

Sands Lake

Highlight • Lake

7

12.9 km

Frantz Lake

Highlight • Lake

B

20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

5.10 km

3.33 km

830 m

440 m

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

2.02 km

1.87 km

508 m

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