This road is 14 miles one-way until it dead ends into #317. Consequently, if you <br />
rode the entire thing as an out-and-back it would be a 28 mile ride. This road <br />
can also be worked into larger gravel road loops or can be used to access various <br />
trails in the area such as the Lower Loop and the Lupine Trail.<br />
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However, I am listing it because the first several miles of this rode seem to be a <br />
popular ride for novice mountain bikers. The first 7 or so miles are mostly flat <br />
and wind through a picturesque valley with gorgeous views of nearby mountain <br />
peaks and the Slate River. <br />
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But if you're a serious rider, it's only really worth riding if you're on your way to <br />
or from somewhere else.
Slate River Road starts just north of the town of Crested butte on highway 135 <br /><br />and runs to the west.
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