Tag: Scenic Drives
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Historic “motor nature trail” that hits 11,768 feet in Colorado still closed to vehicles but should open soon
While most scenic drives around the state have opened for summer, a popular Rocky Mountain National route that reaches 11,796 feet of elevation remains closed. According to the park, the historic Old Fall River Road is expected to remain closed to vehicles through the month of June with springtime maintenance operations underway. This extended closure…
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“Beautiful but you might wet yourself”: Reviews left by tourists surprised by their visit to ‘America’s Mountain’
While many of Colorado’s mountains are accessible via well-maintained trails, no mountain is more accessible than Pikes Peak – its 14,115-foot summit is reachable via road, train, or two trails. Given how accessible the peak is, it’s often the highest summit many people will ever reach – and the experience of reaching the top can…
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Iconic Colorado drive that hits 12,183 feet of elevation officially opens for season
After a record-setting season of winter dryness followed by a surprising turnaround of heavy snow and plenty of moisture in northern Colorado in recent weeks, Trail Ridge Road has officially opened for the season. Work to clear snow and open the road started in mid-April. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park and known for connecting…
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Stunning mountain pass known for big drop-offs and alpine views opens in Colorado
According to a report from the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, Ophir Pass has officially opened following a winter closure. This rugged route travels roughly 10 miles from the town of Ophir to Silverton. Reaching an elevation of about 11,800 feet, it’s known for its stunning alpine views, summer wildflowers, and scenes of Colorado’s mining…
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11 of the coolest bridges you’ll find around Colorado
Next time you’re traveling around Colorado, don’t simply drive over the state’s bridges, admire them, too. Here’s a list of a few cool bridges you’ll find around Colorado for pedestrians, vehicles, and trains: 1. Red Cliff Bridge: A stunning steel arch bridge that was completed in 1940 and opened in 1941, the ‘Red Cliff Bridge’…
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14 stunning scenic drives that deliver big on summer views in Colorado
In many places around the globe, the trip between two spots isn’t much more than a task that must be completed to get from point A to point B. That’s not the case in Colorado, with the many roads that pass through the state often offering stunning views, an opportunity to visit a charming mix…
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Stunning scenic drive just opened for the season in Colorado – but you’ll need the right vehicle to tackle it
One of the state’s most stunning mountain drives has officially opened for the season following a winter closure. Per an update from Visit Telluride, Last Dollar Road is good to go with wintery conditions no longer present. Connecting the Ridgway area to Telluride, this dirt road is known for its stretching views of peaks and…
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Iconic summit-bound road set to soon reopen after 20 months of closure in Colorado
An iconic Colorado drive is set to reopen after more than a year of being closed, delivering drivers to a stunning view at an elevation of 14,130 feet. While most fourteeners around the state require a long and strenuous hike to reach the summit, two peaks have paved roads to the top – Pikes Peak…
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Most haunted road in Colorado – home to ‘Gates of Hell’ – is known for twisted past
There’s no way around it – some roads are simply spooky to travel, especially alone and on a cloudy night with a fall nip in the air. Car rental company SIXT sought to track down the most haunted roads around the United States and turned to TikTok to do so, looking at the numbers related to posts…
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48 hours in Ouray: Exploring the ‘Switzerland of America’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In southwest Colorado, it’s amazing what all can be tucked into a box canyon. Herein lies Ouray, surrounded by craggy walls that seemingly can’t contain the options for shopping, dining and sightseeing. It’s a sight to behold from Main Street: the jagged San Juan Mountains…