Overview
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3 hours
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Have you ever wondered what the city of Colorado Springs looks like from a thousand feet above? The Pikes Peak Bike Tours team will take your breath away by first transporting you up the historic and scenic Old Stage Road. From there, a gorgeous scenic bike ride will take you down Gold Camp Road. Locomotives once transported raw gold from Cripple Creek gold mine to a Colorado Springs gold refinery on this historic path. This experience offers vast panoramic views of the front range at a ride at your own pace speed. The tour is approximately 13 miles long with minimal exertion. Gold Camp Road is a leisurely descent at a 2% grade on gravel terrain with minimal obstacles and incredible tunnels blown by dynamite dating back to the late 1800s. Experience the beauty of Colorado in its entirety as you peer into the distance breathing in the crisp mountain air. Duration is expected to last 3 to 3 1/2 hours depending on the riders.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Upper Gold Camp Road
The Gold Camp Road Tunnels were constructed during the 1800s to help support the ongoing Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Connecting Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs, a railway was laid down on the route that is now Gold Camp Road. Known as the “Short Line,” train service began in 1901, with 200 freight cars used to haul minerals, supplies, and people throughout the area. The supposed haunting of the Gold Camp Road Tunnels has beckoned the curious to investigate for decades, with many urban myths surrounding the “abandoned” looking tunnels. Perhaps the best-known myth about the area relates to the 1988 tunnel collapse and claims that a bus full of school children became stuck and killed during the accident. While there is no record of such an incident occurring, some visitors of the Gold Camp Road Tunnels have claimed to have left the area with tiny handprints on their cars from the spirits of the deceased.
Options
Mountain Bike Tour: Gold Camp Road
What‘s Included
Water
All Safety Equipment
Use of bicycle
Guide
Transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience! Would do Again
Josie S,Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with an amazing tour guide. Tons of fun even for a beginner who has never mountain biked! The guide made us feel safe and allowed us to choose if we wanted to attempt the harder trails or not. The views were incredible and so worth it. Overall a great time and would do again/recommend to others.
The peaceful, beautiful outdoors
765jr,Oct 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Second time riding with this outfit and once again they didn't disappoint. I was a little hesitant with the terrain being dirt/sand and stones which isn't my typical paved road type of ride. Figured I give it a go since my husband likes these types of rides. So glad I did it because our guide, Mark, was so patient and made me feel at ease within a few minutes of riding. The bikes are top quality and do really well on this terrain. Mark is super knowledgeable about the area and admires/respects it. The ride is pretty much downhill the entire time, with some fun tunnels thrown in along the way. The best part for us was the peacefulness and the beauty that surrounded us throughout the tour - and of course our fun guide!
Bike Pike Fun!
Shellstarnes,Sep 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our travel guide, David, made the experience so fun and memorable! Very knowledgeable about the area and history and super skilled on the mountain bike. He talks you through the trip and makes sure everyone is comfortable. This ride has something for everyone and is good for various experience levels.
Fantastic guides, easier downhill trail, amazing views and tunnels
Yousef A,Sep 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides were fantastic! This was by far the best tour we could find becase: - It was all downhill - The trails are challenging but not too hard (they are wide most of the way) - The guides had water and supplies and were beside us the entire way - You ride all the way from the top of the mountain back to the bike store itself (very convenient)
Gold camp ride.
Coco stabs,Aug 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an awesome time. I live in the springs. And been wanting to explore my backyard a bit more. And thought a tour would help get to explore more. At was so much fun. The tour guide was so cool and informative.
You won't regret it.
Dazite,Jul 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took out cross country team to do some altitude training. David and Luke did a fantastic job with our kids. They were able to let the more experienced riders stretch their horizons and the slower more careful riders felt supported too. They were respectful, helpful, and the kids enjoyed every second. Thank you for making our trip memorable.
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