Lariat Loop & Lookout Mountain
Golden, Colorado

Golden — Clear Creek
Park anywhere downtown. Coffee at the roasters on Washington Ave before you roll.
start

Lariat Loop pillars
The classic photo. Early light is best; afternoons backlight the canyon.
viewpoint

Summit gift shop
Fountain inside, open 9–5. In winter the outside spigot is off.
water

Lookout Mountain summit
2,290 m. Buffalo Bill's grave, a gift shop with water, and the whole plains at your feet.
summit

Bear Creek bend
Two decreasing-radius corners with gravel wash after rain. The guardrail has opinions. Brake early.
hazard

Idledale store
Small market with cold drinks and snacks — the only resupply on the back half.
food

Golden bike shop
Full service two blocks off the route. They've seen every mechanical Lookout causes.

Lariat Loop & Lookout Mountain