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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave loop from Jeffco Government Center

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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave loop from Jeffco Government Center

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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave loop from Jeffco Government Center

03:58

52.9km

1,250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.5 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.61 km

Lookout Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you get amazing views out across Golden. This is also a popular sunset spot. There is a good mix of easy and quite steep trails here from Windy Saddle, so you have plenty of options to choose from.

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8.61 km

Windy Saddle Park Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This point offers amazing views of an open canyon (with a bathroom just in case). Many people drive up to this point, but they are missing the canyon hike on …

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10.8 km

Lookout Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lookout mountain is the go-to climb for cyclists all over the area. The climb starts off moderately steep, levels off mid way, then picks back up at the top. Traffic …

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11.5 km

Et Voila French Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

New bakery at the top of Lookout just past Buffalo Bills. They opened Spring of 2025, just getting started and adding new pastries each time I stop by, the coffee …

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13.1 km

Lookout Mountain Nature Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The nature center provides a place to rest in the shade, but more importantly, on a hot day has an outdoor water fountain and restrooms.

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28.6 km

Montane Drive East Scenic View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This neighborhood is full of rolling hills and scenic views. In the fall through mid summer you can still spot elk roaming. Best of all, the roads are pretty quiet and drivers are respectful.

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41.5 km

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

The Buffalo Bill Grave is perched atop Mt. Zion. Just behind the museum resides a viewing platform that offers near panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Many …

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52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

14.3 km

8.47 km

529 m

233 m

170 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

16.2 km

738 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,380 m)

Lowest point (1,780 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 20 May

11°C

2°C

74 %

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Lookout Mountain Viewpoint – Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave loop from Jeffco Government Center

Lookout Mountain Viewpoint

Windy Saddle Park Viewpoint

Lookout Mountain

Et Voila French Bakery

Lookout Mountain Nature Center

Montane Drive East Scenic View

Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave

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