evening sun loop

Evening Sun Loop is a short mountain biking route in Centennial Cone Park, a county park in Colorado, about 0.68 miles long with a total elevation gain of 128 feet. The land is managed by county authorities, and the route sits at a high point of about 7,598 feet, with the low point at roughly 7,457 feet. The climb is brief, and the route is easy to fit into a longer outing. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.09 miles in, with a grade of 15 percent. The total descent is about 256 feet, so the route works well as a loop or a short connector. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Evergreen, Colorado, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 49°F, while winter highs sit in the mid-40s. The Travois Trail starts just 0.1 miles away, and the Elk Creek and Clear Creek Canyon climbing areas are both about 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Sourdough Springs Campground is about 5.4 miles away.