Yampa River Core Trail – Hot Springs loop from Gondola Square Parking Garage

Yampa River Core Trail – Hot Springs loop from Gondola Square Parking Garage

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Yampa River Core Trail – Hot Springs loop from Gondola Square Parking Garage

07:36

109km

1,100m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 7.15 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.21 km

Fetcher Pond

Lake

3.33 km

Yampa River Core Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Exemplary dedicated and well-paved bike trail, mostly in nature along the scenic Yampa river, and safely separate from road traffic

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7.18 km

Yampa River

Highlight • River

The Yampa River runs through the heart of Steamboat Springs and offers a variety of recreational activities right in town, including tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fly fishing.

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7.28 km

Here, you can observe the active hot springs, which is how Steamboat Springs got its name. As you ride along the bike trail, you'll come across informative signs about each hot spring. Please note that swimming is not allowed.

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16.8 km

Elk River

Highlight • River

The Elk River is a 34-mile stream that flows through the town of Steamboat Springs, as well as the neighboring towns of Hayden and Craig. It's a very popular spot for fishing and whitewater rafting in the summer.

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87.3 km

Routt County Road 45

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The well-maintained dirt road, which is mostly flat and well-packed, makes a great loop with the Beall and Ridge trails.

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102 km

Sweetwater Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sweetwater Spring has a temperature of 64°F. Sweetwater is one of a number springs that feed Lake Spring. To help dry some of the surrounding marshy land, this lake was …

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102 km

Sulphur Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Easy access and part of Steamboat Springs history.

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103 km

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Highlight • Settlement

Steamboat Springs is situated at an elevation of 6,700 feet in northwest Colorado. It is known as Ski Town USA, boasting two ski resorts within the town. Steamboat features a …

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109 km

End point

Parking

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