Self Guided Tours
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PEAK TO PEAK SCENIC BYWAY
Distance: 109 miles | Drive Time: 2:30 Hours | Open: All Year
The Peak to Peak Scenic Byway connects Estes Park with Central City. It runs along the eastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado’s Front Range. This road traverses mountain peaks and goes through several historic towns before ending in Central City.
On this drive you get to see Longs Peak, the tallest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mount Meeker, at 13,911 feet, can also be seen on this drive. Nederland is small, historic town and a nice place to stop for a bite to eat. Once in Central City, you can visit the casinos.
125 Miles Included | Starting at $450 | 4 Hours
Distance: 101 miles round-trip | Drive Time: 2:30 hours | Open: Summer
This is the highest paved road in North America.
At 14,271 feet, Mount Evans is located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. You can drive to the summit of this lofty mountain on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway.
In just 28 miles, the road climbs over 7,000 feet, ending near the summit of Mount Evans. At its highest point it reaches 14,130 feet, making this is the highest paved road in North America.
Once at the summit, you get to enjoy panoramic views over the Rocky Mountains, views of the Continental Divide, and it is here that you have a very good chance to see mountain goats and bighorn sheep.
125 Miles Included | Starting at $450 | 4 Hours
MOUNT EVANS SCENIC BYWAY
TRAIL RIDGE ROAD
Distance: 205 miles | Drive Time: 4:50 Hours | Open: Summer and early fall
Located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road is the highest paved through road, not only in Colorado, but also in the entire US national park system.
For 48 miles, this road runs from Estes Park in the east to Grand Lake in the west. 11 miles of this road is located in the alpine tundra, which is above the tree line. It reaches its highest point at 12,183 feet. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide at Milner Pass.
This is a gorgeous drive. Along the way, there is a good chance that you will spot bighorn sheep and elk. The views from the overlooks are stunning. A few great hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park start and end along this road. And you can also visit the Alpine Visitor Center, the highest visitor center in the USA.
Important: Trail Ridge Road is typically open from Memorial Day through mid-October. During the remainder of the year it is closed due to snow. Get updated road conditions and information about the Timed Entry System on the National Park Service website.
225 Miles Included | Starting at $775 | 8 Hours
TOP OF THE ROCKIES NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
Distance: 233 miles | Drive Time: 4:15 hours | Open: All Year with the exception of Independence Pass
This scenic byway has several parts to it. It includes three mountain passes and several very historic towns.
Starting in Aspen, drive Highway 82 east towards Granite. Along this drive, you will cross Independence Pass, the highest paved state highway, crossing the Continental Divide. The summit of this pass sits at 12,095 feet. Parts of this road are narrow and winding and there are very short distances where the road is only wide enough for one car to pass.
Independence Pass is generally open from Memorial Day to late October depending on snowfall. It is closed the remainder of the year. Get updates on road conditions here.
225 Miles Included | Starting at $775 | 8 Hours
