A scenic ride up Lefthand Canyon to Estes Park along the Peak to Peak Highway, then a spur on Trail Ridge Road to the turnaround at the Alpine Visitor Center, topping out at 12,183 feet, before a spirited descent back to Estes Park, continuing to Loveland by way of Devils Gulch and Big Thompson Canyon, finally followed by a casual return to the start. Trail Ridge Road opens after Memorial Day, and not before the snow is cleared.