Driving through Colorado (between Mt. Rushmore & Flagstaff)
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Driving through Colorado (between Mt. Rushmore & Flagstaff)
We will be driving from Badlands & Mt. Rushmore, SD through Colorado on our way to Flagstaff & would like to do some scenic driving in Colorado. Last time we were there, we visited Mesa Verde and drove the Million Dollar Highway (in April 2011). My husband visited Pike's Peak many years ago, and would like to revisit Colorado Springs. I'm looking at Trailridge Road instead, especially since we'll be coming from South Dakota. Hope to see some fall color and would enjoy seeing the elks. We can spend a night. Can't hike, but short strolls would work. We'll probably be there at the beginning of October. Really appreciated the great advice we received in 2011, so thought I'd come back for more. Thanks!
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More NM than CO, I'd suggest following I-25 after Colorado Springs, 160 west from Walsenburg, 285 south to Taos. On to Santa Fe where you can join I-25 again then 40 toward Flag.
Possible side trips along the route:
Great Sand Dunes near 160 in CO.
A number of interesting stops in the area between Taos and Santa Fe.
Acoma Pueblo (guided tours). South of I-40 on Route 23 west of Albuquerque.
Possible side trips along the route:
Great Sand Dunes near 160 in CO.
A number of interesting stops in the area between Taos and Santa Fe.
Acoma Pueblo (guided tours). South of I-40 on Route 23 west of Albuquerque.
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FYI--Closing dates for Trail Ridge Road since 2000--early October should be safe--
October 17, 2012, October 27, 2011, November 1, 2010, October 21, 2009, November 6, 2008, October 22, 2007, October 23, 2006, November 4, 2005, October 25, 2004, November 6, 2003, November 1, 2002, October 18, 2001, and November 2, 2000.
October 17, 2012, October 27, 2011, November 1, 2010, October 21, 2009, November 6, 2008, October 22, 2007, October 23, 2006, November 4, 2005, October 25, 2004, November 6, 2003, November 1, 2002, October 18, 2001, and November 2, 2000.