Animas ForksĪbove image courtesy of Instagram via Fork is an incredible location just northeast of Silverton. How to get there: Take Highway 5 to the top of Mount Evans. With plenty of spots to pull over, you can take in all the breathtaking views that the Rockies have to offer. You will drive approximately 60 miles along the road which takes you through nearly a 9,000-foot elevation change and find yourself as high as you can go by car in all of North America. Gain access to Mount Evans by entering onto what is commonly called the ‘road into the sky’. Mount EvansĪbove image courtesy of Instagram via image courtesy of Instagram via Evans is your ticket to discovering Colorado wildlife as it’s common to find mountain goats and marmots grazing alongside this classic drive. How to get there: You can access Trail Ridge Road from either Estes Park on the east side or Grand Lake on the west side of the park. You’ll find plenty of options for pulling over to take in the views and snap photos that will be forever remembered! Insider tip: the pullout and short walk at "Lava Cliffs" is a great place to spot pikas. 11 miles of the road are above the treeline, which makes for extra special views. The road itself is 48 miles long and stretches between Estes Park in the east and Grand Lake in the west. You will travel across Rocky Mountain National Park from east to west, coming across countless striking mountains vistas and some of the park’s best views. It has even been called the “Highway to the Sky”. Trail Ridge RoadĪbove image courtesy of Instagram via image courtesy of Instagram via Ridge Road is well known for being the highest continuous paved road in the nation. The Million Dollar Highway is the section from Silverton to Ouray. Summer will certainly the most ideal time to take on this beauty. You will climb up 3 mountain passes throughout your trip and will love the striking scenery it has to offer.īe sure to drive with caution on this one as there are no guardrails and steep drop-offs. The Million Dollar Highway reaches approximately 25 miles from Durango to Ridgway, offering fantastic views throughout the entire drive. One look at a photo of the Million Dollar Highway and we’re certain you’ll agree with us that this stunning and unique road makes the list. Fun Fact: this road was created by prison inmates in 1905!Ībove image via Instagram, courtesy of to get there: The road can be located from U.S 50 on the west edge of town. The one-way road doesn’t leave much option for turning around after you’ve started, but we can guarantee that the mountain top will be worth it! You’ll enjoy views as far as the eye can see throughout this epic trip. With access to a one-way, paved road you’ll follow it up to the top of a high razorback ridge overlooking Canon City.Īs the road to skyline is quite narrow, you will want to make sure you are a confident driver. Load up the entire family for a day trip or a weekend adventure full of magnificent views!Ībove image courtesy of Instagram via skyline drive is one of a kind. Another great thing? These epic drives don’t need to stop at summer! Explore throughout the spring and fall from the comfort of your very own car.Ībove image is of the Million Dollar Highway, and is courtesy of Instagram via rounded up the most epic drives and scenic byways that Colorado has to offer. Driving through some of our state's most jaw dropping scenery is also a great way to get out and explore during these times when social distancing is so important. Colorado summers offer some of the most breathtaking drives with stunning mountain peaks and sharp views that are simply to die for. There’s nothing quite as sweet as hitting the road for a beautiful drive in the heat of the summer.
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