Deadman Pass - Red Feather - Livermore
On day three, you'll bid a fond farewell to Woods Landing as you embark on your return journey, an equally epic gravel crusade through some of Colorado's most rugged and stunningly beautiful landscapes.
The route winds its way up and over Deadman's Pass, an ominously named climb that will have your legs screaming but your soul rejoicing at the jaw-dropping panoramas. From the rocky crags, windswept meadows, and foolhardy pikas that line this notorious ascent, you'll plunge back into the thickly-forested Roosevelt National Forest, finally emerging in the picturesque valley of the Red Feather Lakes. Don't be lulled into complacency by the serene waters though - vicious wall-like climbs await to shred your quads one last time!
After conquering this final gravel gauntlet, you'll freewheel your battle-weary steed back into the civilization of Livermore, greeted by an ice-cold beer, overflowing pickle buckets, and the smug satisfaction of having pedaled where few dared to tread. Revel in your achievement, regale your companions with tales of glory and suffer-fests alike, and start hatching plans for your next gravel conquest!
Route Info
Saddle up for the final frontiersmanship test as you hightail it over Deadman's Pass, where 5,100 feet of pure gravel gulch torture awaits to make a jackalope outta your quads.
After shootin' that merciless mulepacker, you'll careen through Roosevelt's whispering pines and the trailblazing Red Feather Lakes valleys, where rowdy climbs lay in wait to bushwhack any riders still clingin' to life.
Survive this here 67-mile, 60% gravel-goblin gauntlet and you'll stagger back to Livermore with enough grit and glory to make Ol' Wyatt himself tip his hat.
67 Miles
5,100 Elevation
60% Gravel
3-7 Hours
Highlights
- The Deadman Lookout Tower is a historic 55-foot tall fire lookout tower located in the Roosevelt National Forest
- The town of Red Feather Lakes got its name from a Cheyenne chief named Red Feather, who was said to have camped with his tribe near the present-day town site in the 1800s.
- During Prohibition in the 1920s-30s, the isolated mountain valleys around Red Feather reportedly harbored several underground moonshine operations run by mobsters evading law enforcement.
