Trail Ridge Road: Sean Xu - Elaine Skylar Neal/Travels and Curiosities Ryan - | Pikes Peak: John Hoffman - Noah Glynn/Unsplash | Lookout Mountain: Cary Leppert/Traildog Artisans - | Rim Rock Drive: Hugh - Drew Bernard/Unsplash | Mount Evans: bwolski - Elaine Skylar Neal/Travels and Curiosities | Last Dollar Road: Craig Zerbe - | Independence Pass: Rosemary: Andriy Blokhin - | Million Dollar Highway: Craig Zerbe - | Curecanti: CascadeCreatives - Elaine Skylar Neal/Travels and Curiosities | Gold Belt Scenic Byway: Elaine Skylar Neal/Travels and Curiosities | Best Gear for Wilderness Exploring: mumemories - | Honda Element Car Camper Conversion: Elaine Skylar Neal/Travels and Curiosities | How to Find the Best Campsites: tolstnev - | Camping Feature: alexlukin - stock.adobe. Crews spend weeks digging out the road, portions of it flanked by massive snowbanks and showing off just how much snow we get in the Colorado mountains during winter. Local’s Tip: Want to see something unique? Head up to Rocky Mountain National Park in the Spring when Trail Ridge Road reopens for the season. Visit our recent article on Grand Lake for a local’s guide on where to eat, wander, and play in this gorgeous Colorado mountain town. There are several pull-offs with opportunities for picnicking and photography along the way. Plan at least two hours to drive the entire 48 miles of Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to Grand Lake. And with Rocky Mountain National Park nearby, there are endless options for hikes, including the Adams Falls hike that isn’t far from the center of town. There’s also a public beach for sunbathing and swimming. You can get into boating of all sorts, including paddleboarding and kayaks you can rent by the hour. Durango There are few more alluring scenes in Colorado than watching the historic narrow gauge railroad roll into Durango against the backdrop of the craggy peaks of the San Juan Mountains. Where to Find the Best Winter Views in Colorado Maroon Bells, Aspen Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, Estes Park San Juan Scenic Byway, Durango Collegiate Peaks. Situated on an alpine lake (that’s also rumored to be haunted), Grand Lake offers all sorts of fun things to do. Looking for a great Colorado road trip idea for summer? As a Colorado local, I would highly recommend driving Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to Grand Lake. Driving Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to Grand Lake
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