Colorado · Mountain biking · Sunset West · Near Idaho Springs

Kipling Pkwy Sidepath

1.9 mi
distance
164 ft
climb
Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

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Kipling Pkwy Sidepath is a short mountain biking route in Colorado, about 1.2 miles from The Ridge At Stony Creek. It is a 1.9-mile ride with a total elevation gain of 164 feet, climbing from a starting point of about 5,634 feet to a high of 5,697 feet. The route has a slight drop of 138 feet at the end, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.94 miles, with a grade of 11%. The most comfortable months for riding are typically September and May, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run around 77°F and 69°F. July is the warmest month, with highs near 86°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 46°F and lows near 19°F. Westbury Trail, a hike, is about 0.3 miles away. Dutch Creek Trail and Westbury Park Trail, both mountain biking routes, are each about 0.6 miles away. Chatfield Campground is about 4.8 miles away for overnight stays.

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    Chatfield State Park

    Campground

    Campground · 3.6 mi from the trail

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Kipling Pkwy Sidepath

    Best months: April–June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 19°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 20°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 28°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 34°

      7 wet

    5. May

      69° / 44°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 53°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 60°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 57°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 49°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 37°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 28°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 20°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marston Fltr Plt, CO, 2.8 mi away at 5,610 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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