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4.33 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.33
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20 Mile Road - Oak Creek to Hayden on CR 27

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By BillFromBoulder (15 McR Points) on Aug 21, 2017

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KBlewiRides
68 McR Points
May 1, 2018
Ran this in 2016. Pleasant route to stay away…
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GJRonK
2629 McR Points
August 9, 2019
--What a surprising little gem. I doubt anyone…
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Written Directions

Start this ride in Oak Creek, CO, by driving South from US40 near Steamboat Springs or North from I-70 from Wolcott. The route is NE out of Oak Creek along CR27/Twenty Mile Road to US 40 near Hayden, CO.

Scenery

'Typical' Western Colorado, open range with low scrub - more lush than Grand Junction. Beautiful , although dotted with an occasional coal operation or other commercial activity. Otherwise it's wide open. Rural, pretty, pleasant, but by Colorado standards it's just OK. Wide open skies, no trees, some lush ground cover.

Drive Enjoyment

Smooth, good pavement, with good paint in Aug 2017 when I found no ruts or potholes and it's well marked. Corners are not marked consistently, although there are few obstructions so you'll see them well in advance. You can see through most curves. Curves are tight enough to be interesting and fun at moderate speeds, but not too tight. Great road.

Tourism Opportunities

If you need anything before getting back to US 40 you'd better get it in Oak Creek - virtually no retail of any kind on this road. But it's not a long road - only 20 miles.

Motorcycle Road Additional info

Wow, what a great motorcycle road. Loaded with fun sweepers and open curves, very little traffic, and plenty of room to pass, if necessary. A great way to top off a day on Hwy 131 and/or 134.
 

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KBlewiRides
May 1, 2018
68 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
Ran this in 2016. Pleasant route to stay away from traffic. Typical Colorado views
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GJRonK
August 9, 2019
2629 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
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What a surprising little gem. I doubt anyone ever takes this route but the local ranchers and coal mine workers. The poster has described the route well, I can't add to that. To emphasize, this is an off-the-radar route for anyone traveling thr
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mihog
August 4, 2020
4 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Touring
I was heading east on 40 to Steamboat Springs and down 131to Oak Creek. Just past Hayden I saw a turn off for Oak Creek--a road I had never seen before. I stopped to check my atlas. My HOG Touring Handbook did not show the road, but I took a chance and took the turn off. What an amazing ride. It's a great road, few cars, and beautiful scenery. A must for any rider.
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