TRICK or TREAT Backroads Adventure Quest

October 29-NOV 1 2026

4 Day Backroads Adventure Quest from the Colorado Springs Airport. To the old mining supply town of Gardner. To the Sand Dunes Hot Springs Pool. To the old Railroad town of Salida, and back to the COS Airport over 4 days.

DETAILS BELOW:

Ride old Railroad Right-of-ways on this spectacular 600 mile 4 day ride on Little-known Backroads on an outstanding Club Adventure Quest over Halloween.

Gear Portage. 5 Meals. Hot Springs Pass. Camping included on Days 1 & 2.

This is a huge loop Adventure around Pikes Peak:

• 600 Mile loop over that is over 60 % off- road.

• From the Colorado Springs airport.

• Up and around the East and South side of Pike Peak on old railroad lines on the first Day.

• Visit Bishops Castle

• Over the Sangre De Cristo mountain range to a Hot Spring on Day 2. Your choice of routes.

• Day 3 into the Northern San Juan mountains and Bonanza mining area and then over the highest pass on Hwy 50. Your choice of Routes.

• Day 4 ride thru the high plains West of Pikes Peak to the gambling mecca of Cripple Creek and Victor then around the largest gold mine in Colorado.

• From the West & North side of Pike Peak return on dirt Rampart Range road to Garden of the Gods and the airport with an option to ride up Pikes Peak.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• 5 Meals

• Dinner is included on Days 1 & 2.

• Camping included on Day 1 & 2.

• Breakfast is included on Day 2-4.

• Hot Springs Pass is Included at the Sand Dunes Hot Springs.

• Gear Portage is Included.

• Water , Snacks

• Adult beverages in moderation

• Ride with GPS Club membership.

• Passengers can ride for free.

• Day 3 lodging on you. at the Poncha Lodge.

• You could also stay at the Hampton Inn in Salida.

• Secure Long-term parking at the COS Airport is $8 / day.

• Fuel available on the loop in Canon City, Silvercliffe, Center, Saguache, Poncha Springs and Cripple Creek.

• Navigation by Ride with GPS tracks with Voice turn cues with a blue tooth headset.

• Or GPX tracks are available and included.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

• Lodging on Day 3 (Oct. 31 )

• Dinner is not included on Day 3. (Plenty of Options in Salida)

• Gas

• Parking at the airport ($8 a day in long term)

Camp on Days 1 & 2 with Gear portage. 

• Camping is included on Days 1 & 2.

• DAY 1 on private property near the remote old mining town of Gardner.

• DAY 2 Camp at the Sand Dunes Pool. Showers with 2 Restaurants available. Dinner and Hot Spring passes are included.

• DAY 3 Lodging is on you.

• At the Poncha Springs Lodge. Where Cozy & Adventure collide.

• You could also stay at the newest hotel in Salida. The Hampton Inn.

• DISCOUNTED LODGING is on you on DAY 3 - Oct 31

  • The Lodge at Poncha Springs

  • 'Where Adventure and Cozy Collide'

  • Mention Exit Tours MC for a discount.

  • Phone

  • 719-539-6085

WEATHER IN LATE OCTOBER

• It has not snowed on Halloween since 1972

• Temperatures are typically 70-30 f in late October

• The Old Farmer's Almanac highlights late November as an initial period for above-normal snowfall across parts of the region in 2026.

• If your worried about being cold, we can portage a blanket in a trash bag and you could bring sweats to sleep in.

• The Club has tents, sleeping bags, pads and pillows available for rent.

Very few stop lights or traffic the whole 4 days. You'll be disappointed to be back in civilization on Day 4.

DAY 1 from the COS Airport to Gold Camp Rd to Victor. To Phantom Cyn. Canon City to Oak Creek Grade. To Silvercliffe to Bishop Castle. To Gardner. Overnight camping in Gardner on Private property.

• 65% Off-Road

DAY 2 to Medano Pass to the Great Sand Dunes. Or Pass Creek Pass to La Veta Pass to Fort Garland. To the GSD. Both options to the Sand Dunes Hot Springs Pool. Camp Overnight at the Sand Dunes Pool. Day 2 is short and easy ride, then relax at the Hot Springs. Great food at the sand Dunes Pool. Pass Creek Pass there is no Sand.

• Easy Loop is 60% Off-Road.

• Challenging Loop is Shorter and 51% Off-Road.

DAY 3 to La Garita to Canero Pass to Saguache. To Ute Pass to Bonanza. To the Otto Mears Toll-road to Silver Creek. To Poncha Springs Lodge. Overnight. 

• Easy Loop is 57% Off-Road.

• Challenging Loop is 74% Off-Road.

DAY 4 to Salida. Towards Aspen Ridge to CR 175 to CR 1. To Hwy 9. To Hwy 50 to Skyline Drive. Shelf Creek Road to Cripple Creek. Around the CC&V mine to down Gold Camp Rd to the COS airport. 

• 41% Off-Road

LOOP OPTIONS

• DAY 1 Options between Bishop Castle and Gardner on Day 1.

• Day 2 options of Medano Pass or Pass Creek Pass, both to Hot Springs Pool

• Medano Pass is through the back of the Great Sand Dunes. Not into the Dunes, but sandy.

• Pass Creek Pass avoids the Sand.

• DAY 3 easy Option is to skip the Otto Mears Toll road and ride over Poncha Pass to the Old Railroad line which is Marshall Pass to Old Monarch Pass to Monarch Pass. The highest point on the route.

• DAY 4 Ride back to Colorado Springs on an exceptional route with as much Dirt as possible.

• Option to ride up Pikes Peak on Day 4 if you wish.

DISCOUNTED LODGING is on you on DAY 3 - Oct 31

• The Lodge at Poncha Springs

• 'Where Adventure and Cozy Collide'

• Mention Exit Tours MC for a discount.

• Phone

• 719-539-6085

• Email

• innkeeper@thelodgeatponchasprings.com

• Address

• 10520 US Hwy 50, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

• There is a nice fire-pit and gathering point at the Lodge

CLUB RIDE DETAILS:

This Ride is on Adventure Bike suitable routes. You could drive your wife's Subaru over. Just not possible in a car at a suitable speed to complete the route on schedule.

We are not out to torture anyone. This is an un-guided rides with cell phone compatible GPS tracks, even without a cell signal.

• The Club insists everyone use the Buddy System and look out for each other.

• You leave when you wish, ride the pace you want to, with whomever you want to.

• Team up with friends, new or old.

NAVIGATION - RIDE with GPS:

• Navigate with easy to use phone-compatible Ride with GPS tracks.

• Voice turn-cues with a blue tooth headset. Or GPX tracks available.

• Ride with GPS Club Membership is included with Club Membership.

• HOW DO WE NAVIGATE

5 MEALS are included:

• Breakfast included Fri., Sat. & Sun.

• Dinner Included Thursday & Friday.

• Dinner is on you Saturday. Many options in Salida.

• Lunch is on You

SUPPORT ON THE RIDE:

• Gear portage

• The club will portage your gear so you can ride unencumbered

• Chase truck and trailer

• Dialed-in Meals, Camping & Lodging

• Water & Snacks

• Adult Beverages supplied in moderation

• Tents and sleeping bags, pillows and pads available for rent

COLORADO SPRINGS LODGING OPTION

Option to Stay at the Airport Radisson on Wednesday and Sunday night in Colorado Springs. Oct 28 & Nov 2

Colorado Springs, CO | Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport

4-star hotel, Colorado Springs, CO

1645 N Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 ·

(719) 247-2041

RIDE OVER PASSES YOU'VE ONLY HEARD ABOUT:

INFO ON COLORADO MOUNTAIN PASSES

1. Victor Pass*

2. Oak Creek Grade

3. Medano Pass

4. Pass Creek Pass

5. La Veta Pass*

6. Canero Pass

7. Stagecoach Pass

8. Ute Pass

9. Poncha Pass*

10. Marshall Pass

11. Old Monarch Pass

12. Monarch Pass*

13. Pikes Peak (Not a Pass)*

* = Paved

Info on the Sand Dunes Hot Springs Pool.

A geothermal hot spring oasis located in Hooper, Colorado, near the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Pools & Water Temperature

  - Main Family Pool: A large 50x100 foot outdoor pool maintained at 98°F to 100°F.
 It includes a diving board, a small water slide, and basketball and volleyball hoops.

  - Therapy Tub: A 25-person hot tub kept between 105°F and 109°F.

  - The Greenhouse (21+): An adults-only enclosed tropical sanctuary kept at 70°F year-round. It features four soaking hot spring tubs (ranging up to 111°F), a 10-person dry sauna, and excellent meals at the Steel Box Bar.

Food, Drinks & Amenities

-Excellent meals and drinks at the Steel Box Bar. in the Adult Only Greenhouse.

  - Mile Deep Grille: An on-site poolside cafe offering a full menu of grill foods, snacks, and fresh produce grown locally in the greenhouse.

  - Other Features: Includes a gift shop, changing rooms, and outdoor sunbathing areas with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

- The tent camping area features Gravel to set your tent up on and picnic tables. Dirt berms for privacy.

PERTINENT LINKS:

• CLUB WEBSITE

• NAVIGATION & SAFETY

• FAQ

• RIDE PREP

• ROCKY MOUNTAIN PASSES

• Old Narrow Gauge Railroad Info

• RAILROAD HISTORY AROUND PIKES PEAK

• Exit Tours MC YOUTUBE Channel

• EXIT TOURS MC YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS

• RIDE FACEBOOK PAGE

• The Lodge at Poncha Springs
  

Trick or Treat 4 Day Backroads Adventure Quest

Oct 29- Nov 1 ' 26

4 Day Backroads Adventure from the Colorado Springs Airport.

DETAILS BELOW:

Ride old Railroad Right-of-ways and spectacular little-known Backroads on this outstanding Club Adventure Quest.

Camp on Days 1 & 2 with Gear portage. 

• Breakfast is included on Day 2-4.

• Dinner is included on Day 1 & 2.

• Camping is included on Days 1 & 2.

• DAY 3 Lodging and dinner is on you.

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

• Hot Springs Pass is Included at the Sand Dunes Hot Springs.

• Secure Long-term parking at the COS Airport is $8 / day.

• Fuel available on the loop in Canon City, Silvercliffe, Center, Saguache, Poncha Springs and Cripple Creek.

• Navigation by Ride with GPS tracks with Voice turn cues with a blue tooth headset. Or GPX tracks available.