Scenic drives around Denver/Boulder/RMNP
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Scenic drives around Denver/Boulder/RMNP
I want to go from Denver to Boulder to RMNP and then back to Denver.
What is the most scenic route to take? I was thinking of taking 36 from Denver to Boulder, and then taking 119 west to Nederland and taking the Peak to Peak Byway up to Estes Park, and then driving the Trail Ridge Road, and then going down thru Granby, Winter Park, and taking 70 back to Denver.
Should I go out of my way to take a more scenic route? Instead of taking 36 from Denver to Boulder, I could take 70 west and then go up the Peak to Peak Byway to Nederland and then 119 east to Boulder. Would that be worth it to be able to drive the entire Peak to Peak Byway, or is going from Nederland up to Estes Park good enough?
Any other scenic routes I might be able to do?
What is the most scenic route to take? I was thinking of taking 36 from Denver to Boulder, and then taking 119 west to Nederland and taking the Peak to Peak Byway up to Estes Park, and then driving the Trail Ridge Road, and then going down thru Granby, Winter Park, and taking 70 back to Denver.
Should I go out of my way to take a more scenic route? Instead of taking 36 from Denver to Boulder, I could take 70 west and then go up the Peak to Peak Byway to Nederland and then 119 east to Boulder. Would that be worth it to be able to drive the entire Peak to Peak Byway, or is going from Nederland up to Estes Park good enough?
Any other scenic routes I might be able to do?
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>>What is the most scenic route to take? I was thinking of taking 36 from Denver to Boulder, and then taking 119 west to Nederland and taking the Peak to Peak Byway up to Estes Park, and then driving the Trail Ridge Road, and then going down thru Granby, Winter Park, and taking 70 back to Denver.<<
We did this in May, and it was pretty spectacular. We were part of the first group to drive all of Trail Ridge Road this year; I haven't seen that much snow in years!
Lee Ann
We did this in May, and it was pretty spectacular. We were part of the first group to drive all of Trail Ridge Road this year; I haven't seen that much snow in years!
Lee Ann
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Your original route is the way to go - hands down.
Trying to add on that extra little bit of the Peak to Peak Highway from Central City to Nederland and back down to Boulder isn't worth it IMHO, unless after all that driving you've still got the daylight and the stamina.
Trying to add on that extra little bit of the Peak to Peak Highway from Central City to Nederland and back down to Boulder isn't worth it IMHO, unless after all that driving you've still got the daylight and the stamina.
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Since you are going to be in the park a few days, one day take the Old Falls River Road up to Alpine Visitor Center.
I can tell you it was beautiful while the aspens were golden. I would think it would be a fun drive anytime.
I can tell you it was beautiful while the aspens were golden. I would think it would be a fun drive anytime.
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Thanks for your replies. I revived this subject because Ill be in Denver next Saturday for a convention, but wanted to drive around a bit. Ill be driving from and to Denver. Will the Trai Ridge Road be closed by next week? Is it already snowing in Denver?
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Try AAA for a good road map. It's warm and dry in Denver now, but I don't know what's forecast. Denver's weather can be totally different from the the weather in the mountains. You'll need to check out Trail Ridge Road on-line. Unless someone else knows. Have a safe trip.