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Hey guys, as some of you know my son comes up every year from TX and we ride the smokies for a week,, well this year we are riding through the Rockies and I would like to get from you guys some of the must ride roads and the must see places, we will only have about 3 days riding so I want to hit the must go to places...
15 years ago I went to a little town up on the mountain and camped at a campground, it was about 80 degrees when we went to bed and woke up freezing our butts off in about aa 1/2 inch of ice,, i remember the town had a casino in it and it was way up high in the mountains,,of course we will hit pikes peak and mt Evans.. any others? and we will hit the great divide ...o yea the train ride through that big gorge,,, wow been a lot years ago...
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« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2016, 12:49:35 PM » |
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Million Dollar Hwy.
Loveland Pass.
Any pass.
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« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2016, 12:51:55 PM » |
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Trail Ridge Road is great Grand Lake to Estes Park its 50 miles.Both towns have something to offer.There is a Phantom Canyon Road down by Cripple Creek but its not paved as far as I recall.The gold mine next to cripple creek is a hoot for 20 buckS 1000 ft down... nice tour too
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« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2016, 01:16:42 PM » |
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If you're heading west out of Denver (25 miles), take U.S.40 north at the Berthoud Pass/Winter Park exit.
Head up towards Steamboat Springs and you'll get all you can handle for a great July 4th weekend in a truly all-American mountain resort that knows how to throw a great parade. You MUST make your reservations now for lodging or camping as those fill up rapidly.
The reason I suggest Steamboat Springs is threefold: 1. We used to live there. 2. It will get you well away from the crush of the I-70 corridor and all the stress/anxiety/bumper to bumper on a holiday weekend. 3. Two hot spring options to soothe your body, heart, and head (one way out in the country that is remarkably beautiful). All the amenities that you want in town and all the places you want to see out of town. Coming off of Rabbit Ears Pass when the Yampa Valley opens up on your descent into the valley floor is an incredible sight with Stagecoach Lake and State Park below you and a full vista of the valley in front of you. Do you fish? Worth the ride out from Denver (about 4 hours with stops).
Believe me, it's crazy out/up there from Denver to Vail. So, once you are out of that environment, you can begin to enjoy the mountains, the clean air, and the crisp nights up in the high country. Get a condo on the mountain for a week if you can, it's cheaper.
Yes, Steamboat will be crowded, but not crazy crowded and you can ride south on Colorado 131 and hit Vail on your way back.
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« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2016, 01:34:04 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2016, 01:54:04 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2016, 08:08:49 PM » |
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Highway of legends.
Pikes Peak.
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« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2016, 08:17:41 PM » |
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South East: Bishops Castle, San Isabel Forest......
South west: million dollar hwy (550 Silverton to Ouray)
North: Trail Ridge Road (Rocky Mtn Nat Park)
Central: Independence pass
Oh and pretty much everything west of Denver and in between is gorgeous too!
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Jess Tolbirt
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2016, 06:03:23 AM » |
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thanks guys, i am printing out every one and will let the others on the ride make a choice,, we may have to spend a couple weeks there
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2016, 06:09:40 AM » |
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Hwy 14 up through Poudre Canyon to Steam Boat Springs is just beautiful!
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« Reply #10 on: May 05, 2016, 06:16:06 AM » |
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All of the above. Hwy. 92 Black Canyon of the Gunnison. I see Mike mentioned it. Beutiful scenery and twisties galore!
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« Reply #11 on: May 05, 2016, 06:24:05 AM » |
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All of the above. Hwy. 92 Black Canyon of the Gunnison. I see Mike mentioned it. Beutiful scenery and twisties galore!
And ride down into the Canyon. |
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« Reply #13 on: May 05, 2016, 04:21:13 PM » |
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are the red roads doable on touring bikes? (if we take it extra easy?) a couple of the guys from TX are scared to death of heights. you should have seen them when we did deals gap, cant wait to get them in the Rockies,,, |
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« Reply #14 on: May 05, 2016, 04:31:18 PM » |
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are the red roads doable on touring bikes? (if we take it extra easy?) a couple of the guys from TX are scared to death of heights. you should have seen them when we did deals gap, cant wait to get them in the Rockies,,, Most definitely ! Did some of them last year going to Inzane. Two up, loaded up, rain , snow, fog. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 05, 2016, 04:41:11 PM » |
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are the red roads doable on touring bikes? (if we take it extra easy?) a couple of the guys from TX are scared to death of heights. you should have seen them when we did deals gap, cant wait to get them in the Rockies,,, It's not the bike it's the rider. That said a botched curve can kill.  |
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