3 Day Ride to the Great Sand Dunes Hot Springs and the Arkansas River.
From Colorado Springs.
July 26-28 2024 Great Sand Dunes Adventure
LODGING & CAMPING INFO
The Start of the ride will be from the La Quinta near the World Arena in Colorado Springs, South. Very close to Stage Coach and Gold Camp dirt roads to Cripple Creek & Victor.
USE the code CGETMC when you call the front desk.
Or Use These Links to Reserve:
Thursday 7/25
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs South 7/25/24
Sunday 7/28
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs South 7/28/24
GSD ADVENTURE RIDE INFO
- Camping and soaking at the Hot Springs is included.
- The Club will portage your gear so that you may ride unencumbered.
- 2 Glamping Cabins are available for rent at the Sand Dunes Pool on Friday.
- Reserve a Glamping Cabin on this Link
- Enjoy the Outdoor Hot Springs Pool.
- Or the Adult Only Hot Tubs and wine bar in an indoor tropical Paradise.
- See this Link for more INFO on the Sand Dunes Pool.
- Breakfast will be provided or procured by the Club both Saturday & Sunday Morning.
- Fuel is available approximately every 80 miles or less.
Camping is included both nights on the ride. July 26 & 27
Saturday Nights Camping and Dining facility ARE ON the Arkansas River at the Drift-In.
See this Link for more Info on the Drift-In Bar & Grill on the Arkansas River.
You must contact the hotels if you wish to stay Thursday, Saturday or Sunday
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The LODGE at PONCHA SPRINGS
Option on Day 2 to Lodge at The Lodge in Poncha Springs
At the Crossroads of the Rockies, Hwy’s 50 & 285.
Where Adventure & Cozy Collide.
< 4 miles from Campground HQ
Call Dawn to Confirm and pay with your CC.
Saturday July 27
- Phone:
- (719) 539-6085
- 10520 Hwy 50 West
- Poncha Springs, CO 81242
3 Day Ride to the Great Sand Dunes and the Arkansas River
- Your choice of 2 loops on all 3 days. Challenging or Easier.
Day 1 ride around the East and South side of Pikes Peak on old Railroad Lines.
- To Canon City and Skyline drive.
- Ride over a little known Mtn Pass into the Wet Mtn Valley.
- Then ride over Medano Pass into the back of the dunes on the Challenging route.
- On the easy loop, over dirt Pass Creek Pass to Paved La Veta Pass, then a bit of smooth Dirt Roads and around Mt Blanca to the Great Sand Dunes National Park.
- Then ride to the Sand Dunes Hot Springs.
Day 2 ride to Salida on a creative route over mountain passes, all in the dirt on the challenging loop. Mainly in the dirt on the easier loop.
- Dinner is available at the Bar n Grill on the river on Saturday Night and we’ll spend the night on the Arkansas River.
- Camping is Included at the Drift-In on the Arkansas River.
- Day 2 there are 2 options. Challenging or easier and longer.
- Ride old toll-roads on the Challenging
- Ride old old rail lines on the easier loop.
Day 3 ride in the dirt from Salida the back way into 11 Mile Canyon on the South Platte River.And around the opposite sides of Pikes Peak you rode on day 1.
- Then ride down Rampart Range road from Woodland Park to Garden of the Gods.
- Ride up Pikes Peak if your game.
- Or return to where our trucks have been securely parked at the Colorado Springs.
- These are all fun Adventure bike suitable dirt roads and as little pavement as possible.
July 26-28 2024 Great Sand Dunes Adventure
