During this 2 week-long adventure, we’ll be riding on roads and trails through the Rocky Mountains with a few scenic detours along the way.
Colorado is famous for its hiking, so we’ll take a couple of days off the bike to explore some of the more accessible trails on foot. These beginner-level out and back hikes will give us the chance to slow down even more to take in the abundance of the Creator’s glory.
What to expect on the Colorado Bike & Hike Adventure:
- Start and finish in the Mile High City
- 11 days of riding roads and trails through the Rockies on a variety of surfaces
- One volunteer day in a community along the way
- 2 days of recreational hiking on trails
- Ride through the unforgettable Glenwood Canyon
Registration opens 10am on September 1st, 2026. Until then….
A Beautiful & Challenging Route
Come with us as we bike and hike through the Rocky Mountains! For the first time in our 20 year history, the Bike Adventure team has schedule an entire 2 week event to explore some of Colorado’s finest offerings. With 11 days of riding, 2 days of easy hiking and a volunteer day with our Fuller Center partner on the western slopes – this is sure to be a trip you won’t soon forget!
Not only is this a beautiful route, but it’s also an opportunity that connects your riding and fundraising to the families we serve with a volunteer day along the way.
While the cycling attracts many people to our events, most participants quickly learn they’re part of something far grander than just a ride. Join us to learn why.
There is a lot to love on the Colorado Bike & Hike!
Schedule: Aug 13 - 29, 2027
| Day | Date | Depart | Arrive | Mileage | Climbing |
| Friday | Aug 13 | — | Denver | Arrival | — |
| Saturday | Aug 14 | Denver | Sedalia | 35 | 1800 |
| Sunday | Aug 15 | Sedalia | Florissant | 65 | 7500 |
| Monday | Aug 16 | Florissant | Buena Vista | 65 | 3500 |
| Tuesday | Aug 17 | Buena Vista | Buena Vista | HIKE | — |
| Wednesday | Aug 18 | Buena Vista | Gunnison | 70 | 5300 |
| Thursday | Aug 19 | Gunnison | Montrose | 65 | 4400 |
| Friday | Aug 20 | Montrose | Cedaredge | 40 | 1700 |
| Saturday | Aug 21 | Cedaredge | Cedaredge | VOLUNTEER DAY | — |
| Sunday | Aug 22 | Cedaredge | Cedaredge | OFF | — |
| Monday | Aug 23 | Cedaredge | Paonia | 30 | 1500 |
| Tuesday | Aug 24 | Paonia | Glenwood Springs | 70 | 4700 |
| Wednesday | Aug 25 | Glenwood Springs | Glenwood Springs | HIKE | — |
| Thursday | Aug 26 | Glenwood Springs | Edwards | 50 | 3000 |
| Friday | Aug 27 | Edwards | Georgetown | 80 | 7500 |
| Saturday | Aug 28 | Georgetown | Denver | 50 | 2500 |
| Sunday | Aug 29 | Denver | — | Depart | — |
| Total: | 625 | 43,400 | |||
| Average: | 58 | 4200 |
Transportation
We pick-up and drop-off from local transportation hubs.
Arrival: (DEN) Denver Int’l Airport
Arrive before 3pm on Aug 13, 2027
Departure: (DEN) Denver Int’l Airport
Please plan your departure after 5pm on Aug 28, 2027
For more discussion and advice around arrivals and departures, please see our transportation page. Note that the trip leader will be in touch via email in the months ahead of your trip with more specific details.
What's Included
- Breakfast, lunch items, and 5-6 dinners per week
- Rest stops approximately every 20-25 miles
- Overnight host facilities
- Shower arrangements
- Bike Adventure jersey, t-shirt and water bottle
- Routes and route sheets
- Support Vehicle(s)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (within specified limits)
- Laundry
- Volunteer build day(s)
- Fundraising tools
- Ride leadership and organization
- Supportive, faith-based community environment
- Purpose and mission for your ride
Our amazing hosts, volunteers and riders often go far above and beyond this list. We invite you to come ready to be amazed by the generosity of others — and open to the nudges of the Spirit on how you, too, can be a blessing.
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