Route from Denver to SteamboatSprings
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You only have two choices -- and both are about the same time wise. Personally I would take US 40 the whole distance. Nice drive pass Winter Park, Granby, etc. The other route is I-70 to Frisco, CO hwy 9 to US 40. I think it is slightly blander run but it works equally well.
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You could also go north to Fort Collins and take 14 west through Poudre Canyon. That's a beautiful drive. It's at least 4.5 hours though, and if there's snow in the forecast it's not the best route.
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Trail Ridge is still open. Haven't had any serious snow in the past ten days with only a little on the high mountains. TR road would be very scenic but add maybe three to four hours to the drive to Steamboat. Good suggestion IF you have the time.