Big Thompson Canyon

The direct route between Estes Park and Loveland takes you on US 34 through Big Thompson Canyon. This spectacular canyon has a history. In 1976, after a week of rain saturated the ground, a huge storm up around Estes Park unleashed a flood that killed more than 100 people and totally destroyed much of the road. Particularly at the lower end of the canyon, the road has been rebuilt much higher than before, with reinforcing to enable it to withstand high, raging water in the future. There are numerous motels along this route but no campgrounds.


Ride Characteristics

Curvy Roads
Curvy Roads:
Some		 Gas Stations
Gas Stations:
Average		 Restrooms
Restrooms:
Slight
Food
Food:
Average		 Scenic Areas
Scenic Areas:
Slight		 Elevation Change
Elevation Change:
Some
Off Road
Off Road:
Slight		 Traffic
Traffic:
Frequent		 Animal Crossings
Animal Crossings:
Some
Hotels
Hotels:
Average		    

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Total Distance: 29.8 mi
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Some Cities Covered:
Estes Park, Loveland
Some States Covered:
CO
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CO
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