Masonville Loop

 

Total Travel:  85 mi, 3 hrs

 

Description:  (This will be a guided ride for the International Ride-In.)

 

Leg 1:  53 mi, 2 hrs; this leg encompasses some of the best of Colorado's Mother Nature that is close to Loveland and Fort Collins.  It has some steep twisties and and a grand view of the mountains followed by a stop at Vern's Place for a nice rest and meal.

 

Leg 2:  32 mi, 1 hr; enjoy a grand view of Horsetooth Reservoir, ending with an easy route back to Loveland.

 

Leg 2 is also popular in the Winter months when the roads at higher elevations may be slippery and/or covered with snow.

 

Caution:  as always, watch for sand and pea-sized gravel on the roads, especially in the Spring.

 

GPX File:  Masonville_Loop.gpx   (To download, right click link and select "Save Link As..." to save it to your computer.  There are many things you can do with a GPX file once it is on your computer.  We assume you will know what to do with them based on your particular use for them [e.g. in GPS-based navigation devices, making maps, etc.]).

 

Map:  (Full-Screen Map)