Basics
- Location:
- East of Montrose in Black Canyon National Park
- Length:
- 14 miles round-trip
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Aerobic Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time To Allow:
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
Though bikes are not allowed on hiking trails in Black Canyon National Park, the paved South Rim Drive road leads to several stunning viewpoints, and its technical and physical ease make it a great ride for bikers looking only for scenery and not for a challenge. The Black Canyon is one of the most striking natural landmarks in western Colorado, with its sheer drops and craggy bluffs foreshadowing the majesty of Grand Canyon, farther west. The park is usually only sparsely crowded, so riders don't need to constantly compete with the traffic.
Details
Location:
East of Montrose in Black Canyon National Park
Length:
14 miles round-trip
Difficulty:
Beginner
Aerobic Difficulty:
Easy
Time To Allow:
1.5 to 2 hours
Elevation Change:
Minimal elevation changes here
Season:
Spring to Fall
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Montrose, take US 50 east 15 miles. Turn left at Cimarron and follow the signs to the park. The South Rim Road heads west from the visitor center.
