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Glenwood Springs, Colorado |
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado, 81601, United States |
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39.550538, -107.324776
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http://www.mesalek.com/colo/glenwood/
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| Description |
Glenwood Canyon was formed by the Colorado River -- called the Grand River up through the early 20th Century -- as it carves its way through the granite of the Rocky Mountains. The canyon is about 16 miles of steep to sheer cliff sides rising on either side of the river, with intermittent creeks and small canyons branching off from it. Glenwood Canyon is on I-70 in western Colorado, about 150 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction. The 16 mile-long canyon is on the Colorado River between the towns of Glenwood Springs and Gypsum. A huge engineering challenge was undertaken starting in the 1980s to complete one of the last stretches of Interstate Highway through the canyon. Transportation, environmental, recreational and economic considerations all had to be taking into account before the completed highway opened in 1992. In the end, the canyon ended up with a freeway snaking through its length using bridges, tunnels and retaining walls to create a highway that did not hurt, and even contributed to, the canyon's appearance. Canyon Bikes specializes in serving visitors using the paved, 16 mile, Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail. You will enjoy a gentle ride along the Colorado River, at the base of Glenwood Canyon. The trail also accesses spectacular hikes, including the amazing Hanging Lake Trail. A lock is provided so you can lock your bikes at a trailhead, and set off on another part of your adventure.
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