Spend seven days biking the exhilarating gravel trails around Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs may be famous for their trademarked “Champagne Snow”, but in the summer this ski town is perfect for gravel riding! Gravel riding is an exciting way to explore the mountains by bike, taking trails off the beaten path to perfect viewpoints.
You’ll love spending the whole week staying at a boutique hotel on the historic main street of laid-back Steamboat, where energetic restaurants and bars await after your rides. Each day you’ll hit the trail and explore the rough back roads of Colorado, including rides through the Elkhead Mountains, a loop around Quarry Mountain and a day on Pinnacle Peak, not to mention many others. Take in the fresh mountain air and beautiful views during the tremendous Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure in northern Colorado!
Highlights of the Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure
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Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure Itinerary
Day 1 Welcome Dinner and Bike Prep
The tour shuttle will meet you at the Steamboat Springs Airport and bring you to your hotel. This afternoon, you’ll have time to prepare your bike and check your equipment. Then you’ll have an orientation dinner with the group to learn all about your upcoming adventure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Steamboat Springs
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Cycle Quarry Mountain
Today you’ll hit the trail on a pleasant warm-up ride that will circle around Quarry Mountain and go past Lake Catamount. This route has one big climb that will get your muscles ready for the week ahead. Enjoy the scenery!
Tonight, enjoy the atmosphere of Steamboat Springs.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Steamboat Springs
Distance: 37.5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Ride Bear’s Ears Loop
A shuttle will pick you up today to take you to the trailhead. You’ll be riding the Bear’s Ears Loop that goes up and down the hills towards the Elkhead Mountains. You’ll cycle past Elkhead Ranch and around Elkhead Reservoir before heading back to town.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Steamboat Springs
Distance: 44 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Explore Williams Fork Mountains
You’ll take another shuttle this morning, this tie to Hayden. You’ll be cycling a loop through the scenic Williams Fork Mountains. The trip will include several passes to climb as well as descents into several gulches and the Williams Fork Valley.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Steamboat Springs
Distance: 51 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Visit Fish Creek Falls and Strawberry Hot Springs
Today you’ll be taking a more leisurely ride on some paved and dirt roads as you explore the ski area and upper valley of Steamboat. You’ll have a chance to jump off your bike and take a short hike to view the lovely Fish Creek Falls.
In the afternoon you’ll be visiting the beautiful Strawberry Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the hot pools. Bliss!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Steamboat Springs
Distance: 25 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Biking on Pinnacle Peak
Your ride today will be quite the adventure, as you’ll be tackling Pinnacle Peak! A shuttle will drop you off in Oak Creek where you’ll join the trail and start your ride up the sides of Pinnacle Peak. The route also includes some exhilarating downhill riding as you descend along the Trout Creek to Milner on the Yampa.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Steamboat Springs
Distance: 44 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Ride in the Elk River Valley
Your final ride of the tour visits the northern part of Steamboat. You’ll be taking the Darkside of Fly Gulch route. Enjoy the hills and scenery as you climb your way to the Elk River Valley.
Afterwards, you’ll ride back to Steamboat and the group will go out for a final farewell lunch before you depart.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 35 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure Price and Dates
This guided biking tour is run as a private tour for your group only and the price is fixed per person. Please note, that the prices below might vary based on the season, accommodation availability and other factors.
The prices below are per person:
- Guided groups of 4+: from $3,650 USD
Accommodation on the Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure
This tour is based in a single 4-star boutique hotel. The hotel offers comfortable rooms in a nice location.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible, please contact us if you prefer this option. Rooms are double occupancy and single travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
The Bristol Hotel in Steamboat Springs ★★★★
This charming boutique hotel sits on the historic main street, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and nightlife. You'll love the ski town atmosphere!
What’s Included in the Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners and snacks are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Steamboat Springs are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you, your luggage, and your bike are included as outlined in the itinerary. Transfers to and from the airport are included.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Support van
- Tour maps with optional .gpx file
- Entrance to hot springs
Not included
- Cycling equipment such as helmets, gloves and shoes
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Colorado
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff
Optional Extras
- Various bicycle rentals, including touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kits
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Steamboat Springs Gravel Biking Adventure
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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