1A. Guanella Pass between Grant and Georgetown -- Take Highway 285
south from C470 through Conifer and Bailey. At the town of Grant, head
north on the Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway tothe top of the
pass. The aspens are typically exceptional on the south side of
Guanella Pass, whichsits at 11,699 feet in elevation. Thisrefreshing
23-mile road will take you through the Pike and Arapahoe National
Forests. The road is gravel to the top f the pass, which i above
timberline. ( See Map )
1B. CO 103 from Evergreen Parkway west to Echo Lake. Take Evergreen
Parkway to Squaw PassRoad, turn west. Follow Squaw Pass Road (Hwy 103)
for about 18 miles to Echo Lake. The road will twist and turn through
a mix ofaspen and pine forests with several good locations to pull off
and take photos. The scenery is spectacular accompanied by a variety
of wildlife. Echo Lake Lodge offers a nice stop for refreshments. From
there, turn west and continue to Idaho Springs. At Idaho Springs get
on I-70-east to the El Rancho/Evergreen exit. This takes about 3 hours
and is spectacular when the aspens change color. If some snow has
fallen on the peaks, you will enjoy magnificent views of the aspen
gold and snowcapped mountains. ( See Map )
2. Trail Ridge Road (US 34) through Rocky Mountain National Park --
Take the Boulder Turnpike (US 36) west to Rocky Mountain National Park
via Estes Park. Oncein the park, drive Trail Ridge Road(the highest
paved through highway in the US) and enjoy the breath-taking scenery.
The weather can change quickly in the park so be sure and get the
latestforecast from your 24/7 Weather Center. Trail Ridge Road peaks
at 12,183 feet in elevation. Just west of the high point is Fall River
Pass,elevation 11,796 feet, and the Alpine Visitor Center. Exit the
west side of the park and continue on US 34 down into Grand Lake. From
there, take US 40 east through Fraser and Winter Park, eventually
meeting back up with I-70 at Empire. ( See Map )
3. Boreas Pass between Como and Breckenridge -- Take I-70 west and
then Highway 9 south through Breckenridge. Make a leftat the stoplight
on the south side of Breck onto Boreas Pass Road. After 3.5 miles the
pavement ends, but you can continue another 11 miles to the town of
Como. From there, take Highway 285 back to Denver over KenoshaPass.
The Boreas Pass Road will take you above timberline where the weather
can change quickly, so check with us for your forecastbefore making
the trip. Boreas Pass Road follows an abandonedrailroad grade which
was the original route of the Denver, SouthPark, and Pacific Railroad.
You willhave incredible views of the Continental Divide as you pass
theflank of Bald Mountain. ( See Map )
4. Colorado 14 through the PoudreCanyon west of Fort Collins -- Take
I-25 north and exit onto Colorado 14 heading west. (Exit # 269) You
will pass through the town of Laporte before entering the beautiful
Poudre Canyon in the Roosevelt National Forest. ThePourde River Canyon
was designated Colorado's First National Wild and Scenic River in
1986. Drive to Cameron Pass (10,276 feet) in the Medicine Bow
Mountains for gorgeous views, and perhaps a picnic lunch. ( See Map )
5. Colorado 67 Between Divide and Cripple Creek -- Take I-25 south to
Colorado Springs, exit onto US 24 west (exit 141) toward Woodland
Park. At Divide head south on Highway 67 toward Cripple Creek and
Victor. The scenic Golden Loop Historic Parkway between Cripple Creek
and Victor will not only afford beautiful views of fall color, but a
look back to the 1890s gold rush that made this area one of the most
famous mining districts in the world. As an added bonus, you will
cross Colorado's highest bridge on the state highway system. The
bridge crosses Arequa Gulch just west of Victor, is 250 feet tall at
it's highest point,and 1,218 feet long. Colorado has8,479 bridges on
it's highway system. ( See Map )
6. Tennessee Pass, US 24, From Leadville to Vail -- Take I-70 west to
Vail and exit onto US 24 east toLeadville. On the way to
Tennessee Pass you will see on ofColorado's fourteeners to the west.
This route follows the Arkansas River and the Rio Grande Railroad. It
was also the original Native American trail across the mountains. On
the westside of the pass, the railroad follows the Eagle River down a
3% grade to the mining towns of Minturn and Belden. (Mount of theHoly
Cross in the Sawatch Range).( See Map )
LONG DRIVES FROM THE METROAREA
7. Independence Pass, Colorado 82, Between Twin Lakes and Aspen --
Take I-70 to exit 171 justpast Vail to pick up US 24 west. This will
take you to Twin Lakes, where you pick up Highway 82 toward Aspen.
This beautiful drive through the San Isabel National Forest will
afford picturesque views of the Sawatch Range, whichis home to several
of Colorado's 14ers. From Aspen you can continue on Highway 82 to
Glenwood Springs where you will meet back up with I-70. Heading back
toward Denver, you will drivethrough the gorgeous Glenwood Canyon
where a hike to Hanging Lake and Spouting Rock would make for a nice
picnic. ( See Map )
8. Cottonwood Pass, Colorado 306 Between Buena Vista and Taylor Park
-- Take Highway 285 south to Buena Vista where you will meet up with
Highway 306. Head west over Cottonwood Pass(12,126 feet). Here you
will be surrounded by several of Colorado's highest peaks, including
Mt. Yale (14,194 feet), Mt. Princeton (14,197 feet), Mt. Antero
(14,269 feet), and Mt. Harvard (14,420 feet). You will be right in the
heart of the Sawatch Range. West of the pass you will pass through
Taylor Park and by the Taylor Park Reservoir on your way to Almont.
Once in Almont, take Highway 135 south to Gunnison where Highway 50
east will bring you back to Highway 285 Salida. ( See Map )
9. Monarch Pass, US 50 from Salida to Gunnison Take Highway 285 south
to Salida down throughthe Arkansas River Valley. Head west on Highway
50 to Gunnison, which will take you over Monarch Pass (11,312 feet). (
See Map )
10. Cochetopa Pass Between Saguache and Gunnison -- Take Highway 285
south to Saguache where you will meet up with Highway 114. Head north
toward Gunnison and enjoy incredible views of not only fall color, but
thefascinating geology of this region.Several calderas are located in
thepart of the San Juan Mountains. Approaching Cochetopa Pass youwill
see some "columnar basalts" which formed in the same manneras Devil's
Tower in Wyoming. ( See Map )
11. Platoro Reservoir, south of DelNorte and West of Conejos -- Take
Highway 285 south to MonteVista and then Colorado Highway 15
(Gunbarrel Road) south 12.0 miles. Take the Twelve Mile Road 12.0
miles west to the forest boundary where it becomes the Alamosa-Conejos
River Road (Forest Road 250). Then follow Forest Road 250 17.0 miles
up the Alamosa River and over Stunner Pass to Mix Lake. Platoro
Reservoir is just west of Mix Lake on Forest Road 247. ( See Map )
12. Cucharas Pass, Colorado 12, from Trinidad to Walsenburg -- Take
I-25 south to Trinidad and then Colorado 12 west. You will drive
through the San Isabel National Forest and over Cucharas Pass (9,941
feet) back to Walsenburg and I-25. As a sidetrip on your way back
toward Denver, you can take exit 74 on I-25 which is Colorado City.
Highway 165 will take you on a beautiful drive up the spine of theWet
Mountains. You will intersect Highway 96 which you can take west to
the delightful town of Westcliffe for a little shopping, or east to
Pueblo and I-25. ( See Map )
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