Only in recent years have I integrated road biking into my training regime, so admittedly it took me a while to find this biking trail. I have at least known about it, vaguely, for a few years thanks to other cycling and roadie friends.

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Before actually riding this route I assumed it would be a lot harder than it actually was. The actual steep sections of elevation gain weren’t as bad as I anticipated and the overall elevation gain was less than I imagined. I thought the toughest climb was the approach up the road to the dam before dropping down the road beyond the gate, but I can see others viewing the other side of the road, the switchbacks, as being tough too, especially on the return.

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It was a lovely leisurely day on a classic overlooked trail and we had perfect weather to and from Englewood to Morrison. We even stopped for a couple bevies in Morrison before making the return trip.

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The trail itself is in pretty great condition, with the exception of the trash all along some sections. That is expected though, given our large population of homeless individuals and a number of issues in Colorado. The detour of a portion of this route is still underway which drops you on a brief gravel section. Not a big deal, but a little worrisome for skinny tires! 

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Overall a fantastic route and very scenic trail that winds from Englewood to Morrison. I recommend not doing this on a weekend, though, unless you start earlier than we did. The foot traffic on the trails once arriving in Morrison can be a little rough going. 

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Definitely spend a little time visiting one of the local shops or restaurants for a refreshment and snack in Morrison before making the return trip! 

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