The 26 scenic byways of Colorado connect the dots between historic sites and acres of majestic scenery that span red-rock canyons, the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and sun-kissed prairies.
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Mountains & Mesas
The Dolores River Canyon is an obvious highlight, with its smooth sandstone walls and winding river. This southwestern-Colorado drive cuts through a canyon for most of the way as it follows the …
Colorado River Headwaters
The Great West
Heading east to west, the first stop along the byway is the town of Grand Lake . Situated along the shores of Colorado's largest natural body of water , it’s home to high-altitude boating (rent from …
Trail Ridge Road
Denver & Cities of the Rockies
The Great West
The divide is a place of high drama, and Trail Ridge Road is the finest place to encounter it without hiking miles of steep terrain. Built from 1926 to 1932, this route is the highest paved through …