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Event Date

July 16, 2026 - July 19, 2026 Add to Google Calendar Add to iCalendar Upcoming

Description:

Southern Rockies Backroads Adventure Quest

July 16-19. When it's hot everywhere else.

4 Day Backroads Adventure Quest from the Colorado Springs Airport. To the old mining supply town of Gardner. To the Sand Dunes Hot Springs Pool. To the old Railroad town of Salida, and back to the COS Airport over 4 days.

DETAILS BELOW:

Ride old Railroad Right-of-ways and spectacular little-known Backroads on this outstanding Club Adventure Quest. Any Like-minded Enthusiasts Can Join.

DAY 1 from the COS Airport to Gold Camp Rd to Victor. To Phantom Cyn.

Canon City to Oak Creek Grade. To Silvercliffe to Bishop Castle. To Gardner. Overnight camping in Gardener on Private property.

DAY 2 to Medano Pass to the Great Sand Dunes.

Or Pass Creek Pass to La Veta Pass to Fort Garland. To the GSD. Both options to the Sand Dunes Hot Springs Pool. Camp Overnight at the Sand Dunes Pool. Day 2 is short and easy ride, then relax at the Hot Springs. Great food there.

Pass Creek Pass there is no Sand.

DAY 3 to La Garita to Canero Pass to Saguache. To Ute Pass to Bonanza. To the Otto Mears Toll-road to Silver Creek. To Poncha Springs Lodge. Overnight.

DAY 4 to Salida. Towards Aspen Ridge to CR 175 to CR 1. To Hwy 9. To Hwy 50 to Skyline Drive. Shelf Ceeek Road to Cripple Creek. Around the CC&V mine to down Gold Camp Rd to COS airport.

Camp on Days 1&2 with Gear portage.

Breakfast is included on Day 2-4. Dinner is included on Day 1 & 2.

Camping is included on Days 1 & 2.

DAY 3 Lodging is on you. You could also stay at the Ramada Inn in Salida.

LOOP OPTIONS

DAY 1 Options between Bishop Castle and Gardner on Day 1.

Day 2 options of Medano Pass or Pass Creek Pass, both to GSD. Medano Pass is through the back of the Great Sand Dunes. Not into the Dunes, but sandy. Pass Creek avoids the Sand.

DAY 3 Option to skip the Otto Mears Toll road and ride over Poncha Pass to the Old Railroad line which is Marshall Pass to Old Monarch Pass to Monarch Pass.

DAY 4 Ride back to Colorado Springs on an exceptional route with as much Dirt as possible.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

Breakfast is included on Day 2-4. Dinner is included on Days 1 & 2. Camping included on Day 1 & 2. Day 3 lodging on you. You could also stay at the Ramada Inn in Salida.

Hot Springs Pass is Included at the Sand Dunes Hot Springs.

Secure Long-term parking at the COS Airport is $8 / day.

Fuel available on the loop in Canon City, Silvercliffe, Center, Saguache, Poncha Springs and Cripple Creek.

Navigation by Ride with GPS tracks with Voice turn cues with a blue tooth headset. Or GPX tracks available.

COLORADO SPRINGS LODGING OPTION - FLY & RIDE

Discount Option to Stay at the Airport Radisson on Wednesday and Sunday night in Colorado Springs.

Option to rent a bike and fly into COS. Rental bike < $300 / Day includes Insurance. Call Joe for rental options. 720-827-5300

If you rent a bike, fly in Wednesday and out Monday. Hotel shuttle from Airport. Bikes delivered to Hotel.

MISCELLIANIOUS

The Club will have camping gear for rent. And will portage.

20 rider Max. $675 each. Passenger Rides Free.

Use Coupon Code if this is your 2nd or more with Exit Tours MC for a $75 Discount.

DISCOUNTED LODGING is on you on DAY 3 - July 18

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

Phone
719-539-6085

Email
[email protected]

Address
10520 US Hwy 50, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

NAVIGATION - RIDE with GPS:

Navigate with easy to use phone-compatible Ride with GPS tracks.
Voice turn-cues with a blue tooth headset. Or GPX tracks available.

WHY JOIN?

Scenic Beauty.
Experience breathtaking high-Mountain 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 Meals, Camping & Lodging.
Adult Beverages in moderation.

MEALS:

Breakfast included Fri., Sat. & Sun.
Dinner Included Thursday & Friday.

RIDE DETAILS:

This Ride is on Adventure Bike suitable routes. You could drive your wife's Subaru over. Just not possible in a car at a suitable speed to complete the route on schedule.

We are not out to torture anyone. This is an un-guided rides with cell phone compatible GPS tracks, even without a cell signal.

The Club insists everyone use the Buddy System and look out for each other.
You leave when you wish, ride the pace you want to, with whomever you want to.
Team up with friends, new or old.

RIDE OVER PASSES YOU'VE ONLY HEARD ABOUT:

Victor Pass*
Oak Creek Grade
Medano Pass
Pass Creek Pass
La Veta Pass*
Canero Pass
Stagecoach Pass
Ute Pass
Poncha Pass*
Marshall Pass
Monarch Pass*
Old Monarch Pass
Pikes Peak (Not a Pass)*

* = Paved

INFO ON COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES

NAVIGATION INFO:

For Navigation you'll use Ride with GPS Phone compatible GPS tracks with Voice Turn cues.*
* With a Bluetooth headset
Ride with GPS Club Membership is included with Club Membership.