Scenic Drives USA

Guanella Pass is in central Colorado, 45 miles west of Denver. The byway's northern access is in Georgetown and its southern in Grant. It is 22 miles long and follows Guanella Pass Road. The first ten miles from Georgetown is paved; the remaining is gravel. Large RVs or vehicles pulling trailers are not recommended on the byway. Guanella Pass is usually maintained year-round except for days following heavy snow. Caution should be exercised if traveling the byway in winter.

Highway of Legends is in southern Colorado about 50 miles south of Pueblo. The byway forms an open loop beginning in Walsenburg and ending in Trinidad. It follows US 160 and CO 12 for 82 miles. Both highways are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. The highways are usually open all year.

Los Caminos Antiguos is in south-central Colorado about 120 miles southwest of Pueblo. The byway begins in Alamosa, travels by the Great Sand Dunes National Monument, and then heads south to end at the New Mexico state line. It follows CO 17, CO 142, CO 150, CO 159, US 160, and US 285. A short segment also follows Six Mile Lane between CO 17 and CO 150. All the roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. The byway is 152 miles long and is usually open year-round.

Mount Evans is approximately 30 miles west of Denver in central Colorado. It begins near Idaho Springs and travels south through Arapaho National Forest to the summit of Mount Evans. The byway follows CO 103 and CO 5, which are two-lane paved roads. Colorado Highway 103 is suitable for most vehicles including those pulling trailers 25 feet long or less. Colorado Highway 5 is not recommended for large RVs or vehicles pulling trailers. The byway is 28 miles long. Highway 5 is usually open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Peak to Peak is in north-central Colorado about 30 miles west of Denver. The byway's northern terminus is in Estes Park. It travels south through Roosevelt National Forest and ends at the junction with US 6. The byway follows CO 7, CO 72, and CO 119; all are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Peak to Peak is 60 miles long and usually remains open year-round. Delays are possible during winter for snow removal.