This world-famous route runs directly from Estes Park through Rocky Mountain National Park to Grand Lake, cresting at an elevation over 12,000 feet. It is the highest continuous paved road in the U.S. and offers unparalleled alpine views.
Starting just south of Estes Park, this is Colorado’s oldest scenic byway (established in 1918). It features sweeping turns, national forest vistas, and passes through Nederland all the way to Black Hawk.
A local favorite for motorcyclists seeking technical switchbacks. Head east from Estes on US 34, then turn onto CR 43 to weave through the trees to Drake, looping back for a classic morning or afternoon ride.
Head east toward Loveland on the winding Big Thompson Canyon, or venture a bit north to the Poudre Canyon. Both offer fantastic river-side roads with technical canyon curves, leading out to the foothills and plains.
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