Avon to Wolcott Divide

Rundown:
The Avon to Wolcott Pass ride travels along Highway 6 and Highway 131 with views of Castle Peak and the Holy Cross Wilderness.

Distance:
19.2 miles

Difficulty Level:
Medium

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Season:
Spring - Fall

How to Get There:
Drive west on Interstate 70 to Exit 162 (Avon). Turn south on Avon Road to U.S. Highway 6. Parking is available at the Beaver Creek Elk Lot.

Description:
Start at the Beaver Creek Elk Lot and ride west along US Highway 6 for about 11 miles to Wolcott. Enjoy the scenic Eagle River on the approach to the intersection of US Highway 6 and State Highway 131. Turn right and head north on Highway 131 for another 9 miles to Wolcott Divide. Turn around here and return the same way while enjoying views of the Sawatch Mountains and the Holy Cross Wilderness.



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