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June 13, 2006

Glenwood Canyon Bike Path

bikepath1.jpgGlenwood Canyon Bike Path is an engineering feat, that with great forsight has created a whole outdoor mecca in itself. Winding through Glenwood Canyon this concrete bike path offers access to multiple activities outside of biking, hiking, rollerblading, fishing access, rafting access, kayaking, and may be accessed at various points through the canyon.

Start byfollowing 6th street east through the Hot Springs Pool and The Yampah Vapor Caves. There is no parking here so just start from town. Head east.

2.2 Miles later you will get to the No Name rest stop, there is no public, vehicle access to the river, but this is a great place to start walking, rollerblading, biking, etc and there is restrooms. No Name trail starts on the north side of I-70.

2 Miles later you will come to Grizzly Creek. Public boat launch, restrooms. Grizzly Creek Trail starts on the North side of I-70.

2.3 Miles later is Shoshone Power Plant. There is a public boat ramp here, minimal parking no facilities. This highway exit can only be acccessed from the west and you can only leave westbound.

3 Miles later you will get to the Hanging Lake rest area. Facilities, parking that is highly prized on busy summer days. This rest area too, can only be accessed and left from the west via I-70. Beautiful Hanging lake trail starts here. 5 Miles more you will get to the Bair Ranch rest area. Facilities and the last rest area until the end of the canyon 3 miles further.

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