Continental Divide Adventure Ride SEPT

 Top of the Rockies Continental Divide Adventure from the Colorado Springs Airport.

SEPTEMBER 4-7 '25

Top of the Rockies Continental Divide Adventure SEPT -

Thoroughly Epic 4 Day Adventure ride on the Top of Rockies

from Thursday to Sunday.

• This is a Limited Entry Club Ride open to any Like-minded enthusiast.
• To start the ride, ride old Railroad Lines around Pikes Peak.
• Gear Portage and camping included.
• Camping & Lodging options.
• Camping is included Thursday & Saturday (Lodging is available on you)
• Lodging in on Friday is on you .

4 Days over 11 + Mountain Pass’s in the Heart of the Rockies from Colorado Springs.

• Ride with GPS Phone compatible GPS tracks.
• Breakfasts Fri & Sunday.
• T-Shirt & Pin.
• Ride is from Thursday to Sunday

START LOCATION:

• Start at Colorado Springs Airport, for a journey through the Top of the Rockies.
• We like to stay at the Airport Raddison hotel in COS on Wednesday
  
• Secure Parking is available in Long Term airport parking. $8 day
  

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• 4 Days, 750+ Miles.
• Tackle over 11 + stunning mountain passes.
• Over 80,000 feet in cumulative elevation gain in 4 days

RIDE HIGHLIGHTS:

Day 1

• Explore old Rail Lines from around Pikes Peak and camp on the Arkansas River west of Salida.

Day 2

• Ride over Weston Pass to Independence Pass
• Pass through Aspen, ride over Hagerman Pass to Leadville.
• Lodge in Leadville on Friday Sept 5.

Day 3

• Conquer multiple passes on the Divide, stay at the Drift -In on the Arkansas River. West of Salida.
  
• Or Ride over Mosquito Pass to Fairplay.
• Breakneck Pass to Weston Pass to Trout Creek Pass to Aspen Ridge to Salida & the Drift-In on the Arkansas River.

Day 4

• Ride off-road from the Arkansas River to COS.
• Optional ride up Pikes Peak, wrap up at the Colorado Springs Airport.

• Old Narrow Gauge Railroad Info
• Ride up Pikes Peak on Day 4 if you wish. 

• ROUTE:  

• Adventure bike-friendly paths.
• Old railroad now dirt roads.
• High-altitude passes like, Independence Pass, Hagerman, Weston Pass, Mosquito Pass and more.

• GEAR PORTAGE:

• Let the Club portage your gear so you can ride unencumbered.

• CAMPING:

DAY 1

• Included at a scenic spot on the Arkansas River.
• With a Bar & Grill.
• Right on the River.
  
• Breakfast included to start Day 2

Day 2

• Lodging on you in Leadville.

Options include:

• We like the Columbine Inn in North Leadville.
• Or the Delaware Hotel downtown
• Dinner at Quincey's Steak House Friday night.

Day 3

• Camping Included at a scenic spot on the Arkansas River.
• With a Bar & Grill.
• On the river.
  
• Breakfast on Day 4 included.

LODGING is on you if you choose to Lodge on Days 1 & 3:

• The Lodge at Poncha Springs
• Mention Exit Tours MC for a discount.

DAY 4

• Ride back to Colorado Springs on an exceptional route with as much Dirt as possible.

NAVIGATION - RIDE with GPS:

• Navigate with easy to use phone-compatible Ride with GPS tracks.

WHY JOIN?

• Scenic Beauty.
• Experience breathtaking views that will leave you, well breathless.

CAMARADERIE:

• Ride with fellow Like-minded enthusiasts
• Make an unforgettable experience.

SUPPORT:

• Gear portage
• Chase truck and trailer for assistance.
• Dialed-in camping & Lodging.

MEALS:

• Breakfast included Fri. & Sun.
• Dinner available at designated stops.

1. Victor Pass*
2. Trout Creek Pass
3. Weston Pass
4. Independence Pass*
5. Hagerman Pass*
6. Cottonwood Pass*
7. Cumberland Pass
8. Waunita Pass
9. Blacksage Pass
10. Old Monarch Pass
11. Monarch Pass*
12. Marshall Pass
13. Ute Pass
14. Pikes Peak (Not a Pass)*

• * = Paved

1. CHALLENGING LOOP
2. Mosquito Pass
3. Breakneck Pass
4. Trout Creek Pass

• Delete these passes on the Challenging Loop:
• Cottonwood Pass*
• Cumberland Pass
• Waunita Pass
• Blacksage Pass
• Old Monarch Pass
• Monarch Pass*
• Marshall Pass

INFO ON COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES

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