GC6QDJ1 Traditional Cache Serious Switchbacks
Type: Traditional | Size: Regular Regular | Difficulty: 2 out of 5 | Terrain: 3 out of 5
By: Libertarian Lad @ | Hide Date: 08/17/2016 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N40° 25.861 W105° 27.914 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 0
Dogs  Recommended for kids  Scenic view 

These switchbacks on Devils Gulch Road descend from the top of route 43 (overlooking Estes Park) to the quaint town of Glen Haven.  Short uphill climb from the parking spot.  Great perspective on the switchbacks!

These are 'double' switchbacks.  The cache is alongside the lower switchback.  Drive carefully!  Deceptively steep and sharp curves.  I have provided a photo of a truck that did not quite make the turn in time! Cyclists often climb the hill from just below the switchbacks to the top of route 43 (Devils Gulch Road).  The road climbs almost 600 feet in about 1.3 miles, for an average grade of over 8%.  Burst your lungs and burn your legs.  If you do continue to Glen Haven below, alongside the North Fork, then you might consider suggesting more nicknames for this little town.  Some of my nicknames are:  Glen 'Heaven' Haven, Glen 'Hiker' Haven, Glen 'Grandeur' Haven, Glen 'Hobert' Haven, Glen 'Happy' Haven.  Enjoy!

 

 

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P06QDJ1 - Serious Switchbacks
N 40° 25.846 W 105° 27.894
Plenty of room to park here and explore the switchbacks!
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P06QDJ1Serious Switchbacks Parking Area Plenty of room to park here and explore the switchbacks! 08/17/2016 N 40° 25.846 W 105° 27.894 0.04 kms SE 

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Found it 09/12/2018 By Fork L Man
nice hide TFTC/bruce

Found it 09/11/2018 By LoveTraveling
Found it. Great little climb...AWESOME VIEW!! TFTC

Found it 08/19/2018 By MinnesotaLoons
Nice one! That is a good little climb. SL TFTC

Found it 08/12/2018 By starnsun
Just taking the Jeep out for a little run today. TFTC TNLNSL

Found it 03/09/2018 By GotYour6
Tricky climb in some snow, but we hate to not try! TFTC!