Colorado Front Range Motorcycle Rides: The Best Roads

The classics

The roads Colorado Front Range riders name first.

Numbers match the map. Where one's already in Rippin', it links straight to it.

Guanella Pass

Alpine pass

Georgetown to Grant over an 11,600 ft pass.

Watch for Altitude, gravel near the top and a seasonal closure.
In Rippin’ Guanella Pass · 23.3 mi →
Poudre Canyon (CO-14)

CanyonFull day

A long river canyon west of Fort Collins.

Watch for Wildlife, rockfall and summer rafting traffic.

Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
Peak to Peak Highway

Scenic

The ridge road linking Estes Park, Nederland and Black Hawk.

Watch for Tourist traffic around Estes Park.

Not in the app yet. Ride it and add it.
Golden Gate Canyon Road

Close to townTwisty

A twisty canyon from Golden up into the foothills.

Watch for Cyclists and shaded, damp turns.
In Rippin’ Golden Gate Canyon Climb · 7.6 mi →
Lookout Mountain Road

ShortSwitchbacks

Switchbacks above Golden, good for a quick evening ride.

Watch for Heavy cyclist traffic.
In Rippin’ Lookout Mountain Hill Climb · 4.1 mi →
Independence Pass (CO-82)

Alpine pass

Over the Continental Divide at 12,095 ft into Aspen.

Watch for Narrow, no guardrails, and closed in winter.
In Rippin’ Independence Pass · 31.4 mi →

In Rippin' now

22 roads you can ride and rank today.

Every one was added by a rider and checked by a person on our team. Each opens on Rippin' Live with the route, distance and leaderboard. How roads get added.

See them on the live map, with meets and poker stops →

Before you ride

What locals would tell you.

Check pass status before you go. Many high roads close from fall to late spring.
Ride early in summer. Afternoon storms and lightning build fast above treeline.
Altitude affects you and the bike. Hydrate, and expect less power up high.
Drop-offs rarely have guardrails. Smooth beats fast.

Ride it with Rippin'

Record it, rank it, bring the crew.

Record the ride. Tap Record and ride. Every mile pays points, and segments time themselves.
Loop a road to claim turf. Ride a loop and the territory inside it is yours until someone takes it.
Plan it with your squad. Meet spot, roll-out time and a ping to the riders most likely to say yes.
Add the road we're missing. Draw the start and finish gates in Segments. A person checks it, and approved roads go live with your name on them.

FAQ

Questions riders ask.

What are the best motorcycle roads in Colorado Front Range?

Alpine passes start minutes from Denver: Golden Gate Canyon and Lookout Mountain for a quick ride, Guanella, Independence and Poudre Canyon for a full day. The classics on this page: Guanella Pass, Poudre Canyon (CO-14), Peak to Peak Highway, Golden Gate Canyon Road, Lookout Mountain Road, Independence Pass (CO-82).

What's a good Colorado Front Range ride for a newer rider?

Peak to Peak Highway or Golden Gate Canyon. Save the technical roads for when you're comfortable, and ride them early before traffic builds.

When is the best time to ride around Colorado Front Range?

Late May to early Oct. High passes close for the winter.

Does Rippin' have Colorado Front Range roads in the app?

Yes. Riders have added 22 roads around Colorado Front Range so far, each checked by a person on our team and each with a route, distance and leaderboard on Rippin' Live.

Can I add a road that's missing?

Yes. Open Segments in the app, tap Create a Segment, drop the start and finish gates, trace the line and send it in. A person on our team checks every road, and approved roads go live with your name on them.

The best motorcycle roads on Colorado's Front Range.

The roads Colorado Front Range riders name first.

Guanella Pass

Poudre Canyon (CO-14)

Peak to Peak Highway

Golden Gate Canyon Road

Lookout Mountain Road

Independence Pass (CO-82)

22 roads you can ride and rank today.

What locals would tell you.

Record it, rank it, bring the crew.

Questions riders ask.

Ride Colorado Front Range with Rippin'.