Lake City Alpine 50 Mountain Bike Race

⛰️ Scenic
Event Date

Aug 23, 2025

Location

Lake City, CO

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Conquer Colorado’s pinnacle alpine challenge at 12,940 feet.

The Lake City Alpine 50 Mountain Bike Race on August 23, 2025, is renowned as the highest one-day mountain bike race in the United States. Set in Lake City, Colorado, riders tackle a breathtaking route through the San Juan Mountains, climbing over 6,000 feet and reaching peak altitudes of 12,940 feet. The race supports the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy, combining endurance with a cause for conservation.

COURSE DETAILS

The course takes riders across 50 rugged alpine miles, featuring challenging singletrack and remote high-altitude trails winding through the San Juan Mountains and the Gunnison National Forest.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Peaks at 12,940 feet—the highest one-day mountain bike race in the U.S.
  • Scenic alpine trails and panoramic San Juan Mountain views
  • Benefits local conservation through the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

50 miles

Elevation / Elevation Gain

City elevation: 8,671 ft / Elevation gain: 6,000+ ft (max course elevation: 12,940 ft)

Terrain

Rugged alpine singletrack and high-altitude trails

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