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Race Venue Tips
The CO League races are at some great venues, but they aren’t without challenges. As soon as possible, please consider making reservations for accommodations, reserve camping, or plan group camping. Here are some tips for some of the primary communities we race in:
Eagle (Elevation 6,683′)
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Camping is offered through the Colorado League at the Fairgrounds near the interstate along the river – electric hookups and basic available. This was changed in 2025 to camping closer to the venue, but was boondocking only.
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Inexpensive and essentially unlimited campsites, about a 15-20 min bike ride from the race venue.
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This is the least stressful and most fun/social camp setup.
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Eagle is usually dusty. Sometimes cold and dusty. Sometimes hot and dusty. But the riding is fun, there are a variety of trails to explore that aren’t on the course, and the town of Eagle has built an amazing jump park at the venue. No play in the park or bowl before races.
Frisco (Elevation 9,026′)
- We were back in Frisco for the first time in many years in 2025 and it remains a great venue. It is common to have weather roll through Frisco in the afternoons so plan for rain and lightning delays/cancellations are common.
- Hotels are expensive.
- There are lots of nice campgrounds in the area, but they fill up quickly. The Peak One campground is the most convenient and is booked through Recreation.gov. They offer a waitlist system so even if it is full, there is a chance that a site will come available.
- There are lots of restaurants in Frisco, Silverthorne, and Breck and plenty of options for groceries.
- The Dillon Reservoir is scenic, but there is no swimming.
- There is a disc golf course at the venue.
- There is a big jump park and bowl system at the venue that has seen lots of injuries. No play in the park or bowl before races
Glenwood Springs (Elevation 5,761′)
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Often the site of the State Championship Race (requires qualification depending on athlete performance on the prior 4 regular races).
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Venue is actually NOT in Glenwood Springs proper, but between Glenwood and Carbondale, at CMC Spring Valley campus.
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Camping is by reservation (open after the 4th season race is done) and is fairly packed-in, located within walking/biking distance across the street from the venue, in dirt/grass.
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If you choose to tent camp, the “grassy” area is full of very tall, dry, grass, and while convenient, has historically ranged from dusty to muddy, with unpredictable late-October weather, and may be tough to pitch a tent.
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There are many hotel/VRBO options in Glenwood, Carbondale, Basalt, and other Roaring Fork areas, but leave plenty of time to drive up/down the hill, which can get backed up with race traffic.
Leadville (Elevation 10,154′)
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It is COLD with variable high-elevation weather in Leadville, even for early-seasons races.
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Hotels are very limited and of relatively low quality, book early! Rodeway Inn is overpriced, dumpy, but very close.
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There are some decent Tiny Home, VRBO, and AirBNB options within walking distance of town and biking distance of CMC; many families have luck sharing rentals for this venue.
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Camping is not within easy biking distance of the venue.
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Sugar Loafin’ Campground (has showers)
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Several campgrounds at Turquoise Lake
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Nathrop (Elevation 7,687′)
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Camping at Chalk Creek Campground is really the only option close to the venue – right across the street from the race course. The cabins require a 2-night stay. Likely to fill up fast! And no place to eat close by.
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Camping or hotels are available in Buena Vista or Salida, about 15 min away in either direction.
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This is a long drive from the Grand Valley, but is a nice race venue.
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