Category Archives: Scenic Drives

Alpine Loop Back Country Byway is in southwest Colorado about 100 miles southeast of Grand Junction. The byway forms a loop drive between Lake City and the towns of Ouray and Silverton. Alpine Loop is 65 miles long and is … Continue reading →

Flat Tops Trail is in northwest Colorado about 100 miles northeast of Grand Junction. It crosses the White River and Routt National Forests between Meeker and Yampa. The byway follows CR 8 and FSR 16 over a combination of paved … Continue reading →

Frontier Pathways is in south-central Colorado near Pueblo. The byway follows CO 96 between Pueblo and Westcliffe and CO 165 between Colorado City and Rockvale. Both state highways are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Portions of … Continue reading →

Gold Belt Tour is in central Colorado about one hour’s drive from either Colorado Springs or Pueblo. The byway follows a series of roads between Cripple Creek and Canon City. From Colorado Springs, the byway is reached by following US … Continue reading →

Grand Mesa is 22 miles east of Grand Junction in west-central Colorado. The byway follows CO 65 and Lands End Road (FSR 100). Travelers can access the byway from I-70 at Exit 49 or in the town of Cedaredge. Colorado … Continue reading →