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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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Wife and I are going to take a trip to Colorado in a couple of weeks. Only have a few days, so will probably stay north of 70. Which routes would be the best riding for scenery. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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If you are staying north then Estes park, Trail Ridge Road is a must, peak to peak highway, 119 out of Boulder to Nederland. I am sure others will chime in as there are many roads north and west that are great rides.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Poudre Canyon to Walden to Grand Lake and/or Steamboat Springs.
 
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Like a million others will say the million dollar hwy.-if you have the time. I'll bet your wife will love the towns of Ouray & Silverton.
 
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Thanks for the info. This is our first time out that way, wish we had more time, but that's how it goes.
 
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Like a million others will say the million dollar hwy.-if you have the time. I'll bet your wife will love the towns of Ouray & Silverton.
Mmmm...north of 70? (but it is a fantastic road)

Just got back from 7 days in the Rockies. Best road trip ever.

Here are the roads I liked north of I-70.

- Given...34 through Rocky Mountain National Park (Trail Ridge Road)
- 14 from Walden to Paudre Park
- 125 from Walden to Granby
- 7 out of Estes Park to 72 down to Central City
- 131 from Steamboat Springs to Wolcott (watch for wildlife and not much for services)
- US 40 over the Berthoud Pass and if you have time take the Loveland Pass loop just south of I-70.
 
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Are the fires going on in Colorado effecting any of the areas bad enough to stay away from riding through? Heading that way next as well.
 
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For the time being, stay away from 160 (closed from South Fork to Pagosa) and 149 (closed from South Fork to Creede). SJ Ron
 
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Thanks for all the info. I've got a few more days off, now just need to get the wifey to take off. Would like to spend more time out there.
 
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Wife and I are going to take a trip to Colorado in a couple of weeks. Only have a few days, so will probably stay north of 70. Which routes would be the best riding for scenery. Thanks
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Thanks for the info. This is our first time out that way, wish we had more time, but that's how it goes.
Can't tell from your profile what direction you are coming from... I went to CO last Summer... Had a good time but it was/IS HOTHothot...
 
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