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Lefthand Canyon-Ward-Lyons-Hygiene Loop
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Lefthand Canyon-Ward-Lyons-Hygiene Loop
Meet at the Greenbriar Inn, 5 miles north of the Broadway and Highway 36 intersection in Boulder, for an 8:30 am departure. Plan for 4+ hours to complete the entire loop.
Altona, Lefthand Canyon Dr. to Ward, Colo. 72 to Colo. 7, Colo. 7 to Lyons, Highway 36, Highway 66, 75th St., Nelson Rd., Highway 36, Altona.
From the Greenbriar Inn in Altona, head west up Lefthand Canyon Dr. (Colo. 94-Colo. 106-Colo. 95) 16.5 miles to Ward. From Ward head north on Colo. 72 (Peak to Peak Highway) 10 miles to the junction with Highway 7. Turn right (east) on Highway 7 and ride 15 miles to Lyons. From the intersection of Highway 7 and Highway 36 in Lyons, turn right (east) onto Highway 36 and ride 1.5 miles to Colo. 66. Turn left (east) onto Colo. 66 and continue 4 miles to 75th St. Turn right (south) on 75th St. and ride 3.5 miles through Hygiene to Nelson Rd. Turn right (west) on Nelson Rd. and ride 5.5 miles to Highway 36. Turn left (south) onto Highway 36 and return 1 mile to Altona.
Round trip: 57 miles 4,500 ft. elevation gain.
Lunch 12:30: Site TBD on ride day