Left Hand Canyon
A steady 16-mile grind up Left Hand Canyon Drive (County Road 94) from US-36 to Ward. 4.1% average grade with 60% of the climb at 0-5% — perfect for tempo work and pacing practice. Less traffic than Boulder Canyon. The toughest section hits at mile 15 near the Sawmill Road intersection: 1.6 miles at 8.5% to Ward (population ~150, elevation ~9,450 ft). A Top 200 US Climb per PJAMM Cycling. Total gain: 5,193 ft over the full 22.5-mile extended route. Descend with caution — loose gravel on the shoulders.
Distance
51.5 km
Elevation Gain
985 m
Elevation Loss
985 m
Est. Time
2h 52min
Elevation Profile
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Strava Segments (1)
Left Hand Canyon Drive to Ward
25.75 km • 4.1% avg
1225m
climb
Left Hand Canyon
Boulder Velo Club
Distance
51.5 km
Elevation Gain
985 m
Est. Time
2h 52min
Grade
1.9%
A steady 16-mile grind up Left Hand Canyon Drive (County Road 94) from US-36 to Ward. 4.1% average grade with 60% of the climb at 0-5% — perfect for tempo work and pacing practice. Less traffic than Boulder Canyon. The toughest section hits at mile 15 near the Sawmill Road intersection: 1.6 miles at 8.5% to Ward (population ~150, elevation ~9,450 ft). A Top 200 US Climb per PJAMM Cycling. Total gain: 5,193 ft over the full 22.5-mile extended route. Descend with caution — loose gravel on the shoulders.