- Created: July 14, 2023 6:32 pm
- Updated: November 9, 2023 6:58 pm
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 5 miles
- Time 15 min
- Speed 21 mph
- Min altitude 10354 ft
- Peak 12014 ft
- Climb 1686 ft
- Descent 26 ft
Kite Lake is dirt road that originates in Alma, CO and terminates at the base of three 14,000 ft mountains. It's not a route for beginners or even some intermediate riders in that near the end the conditions get very loose and unstable under the motorcycle. Lots of rocks combined with some turns and elevation make going very unsteady and could result in a tip over if not careful. While this section of road is at the higher end of the intermediate scale, that more difficult portion is only near the end of the route. Dirt capable adventure bikes, dirt bikes or similar should only attempt the final approach to this route.
1. Kite Lake
At an elevation of approximately 10,361 feet (3,158 m), Alma is the highest incorporated municipality in the United States when considering only areas with permanent residents. Its post office is located at the highest elevation of any in the country. Alma, which is considered a town and not a city, does not take the title of "highest incorporated city" from Leadville, Colorado. Using administrative boundaries as a measure, not settled areas, in 2006 Winter Park, Colorado became the highest incorporated town due to its annexation of a ski area. Beyond the official limits of Alma is a residential area which extends to 11,680 feet (3,560 m) above sea level on Mountain View Drive; this area uses Fairplay, Colorado addresses, despite being slightly closer to Alma.
Source: Wikipedia
Kite Lake is dirt road that originates in Alma, CO and terminates at the base of three 14,000 ft mountains. It’s not a route for beginners or even some intermediate riders in that near the end the conditions get very loose and unstable under the motorcycle. Lots of rocks combined with some turns and elevation make going very unsteady and could result in a tip over if not careful. While this section of road is at the higher end of the intermediate scale, that more difficult portion is only near the end of the route. Dirt capable adventure bikes, dirt bikes or similar should only attempt the final approach to this route.
