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Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway Map

 

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Byway Preserves History, Imparts Adventure

Steeped in mining history, central Colorado provides amazing opportunity to enjoy some of the richest gold and silver towns of the 19th Century. Mining giants such as Horace Tabor and his wife "Baby Doe", J.J. and the Unsinkable Molly Brown called the Leadville area home. Among the remains of fire and other natural disaster, Leadville and Twin Lakes stand as a reminder of the once booming mining towns of yesteryear.

Encounter Recreation at 9,000 Feet

Traversing 115 miles of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway encounters all the recreation enjoyed throughout the state. Off-road and horseback riding enthusiasts and will enjoy opportunities to leave the beaten path for exploration of pristine national forest exceeding 9,000 feet in elevation. Outdoor sportsmen will find ample hunting and fishing among Twin Lakes, Turquoise Lake, the Roaring Fork River and the Eagle River. Adventurous golfers might test the heights of Mt. Massive on the 'top' course in the nation. Copper Mountain Ski Resort, Ski Cooper, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass turn the lifts on for avid skiers during the winter months.

Tabor Brings Lively Personalities

The Tabor Opera House serves as a well-preserved reminder of Leadville's mining history. Horace Tabor constructed the venue in an astonishing 100 days at a price of $40,000. Over the years the house welcomed well-known personalities such as Harry Houdini, John Philip Sousa, Oscar Wilde, and Anna Held. Today visitors enjoy concerts, theatrics and ballet performances continuing the legacy.

WWII Memorialized

While mining takes center stage in the areas history and continues even today, Camp Hale leaves a mark from another era, World War II. Soldiers trained on skis, rock climbing and winter warfare to fight in the Appennine Mountains of Italy. The area serves as a memorial to commemorate their service. Take safety precautions regarding possible hazardous material when visiting Camp Hale. Munitions testing took place during military training and these remnant objects are presumed dangerous.

Original Route Extended

The original byway route included US Highway 24 (US 24) from Dowd near Minturn at Interstate 70 (I-70) descending south to Granite. State Highway (SH) 91 continues the byway from Leadville to Copper Mountain north and east again connecting with I-70. The original byway remains and a new section from Granite to Aspen on SH 82 recently received designation. Traveling the entire byway requires a minimum of three hours, however, an entire day on the byway only scratches the surface.

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Arkansas River Rim Campground & RV Park email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Walk to river fishing! Along the Arkansas River, spectacular mountain views, 4-1/2 miles north of Buena Vista, the "Banana Belt of the Rockies". RV & tent sites. On-site trailer, 5th wheel & cabin rentals.
Frisco Lodge book online from advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
An ongoing lodging establishment since 1885. Featuring full breakfast, afternoon snacks, outdoor hot tub, ski tuning and storage room. Everything is an easy stroll down Frisco's Main Street.
Leadville CO & Southern Railroad Co email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Discover Leadville's a hidden gem high above the clouds in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Passengers ride along the old Denver, South Park/Pacific and Colorado/Southern lines to the Continental Divide.
Mount Elbert Lodge & Cabins book online from advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Step into a quieter, peaceful time the moment you walk in! A get-away nestled in San Isabel National Forest at the base of Colorado's highest peak, west of Twin Lakes, near Leadville, Buena Vista & Aspen.

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Summit County - includes Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, Keystone & Silverthorne
Leadville & Twin Lakes Area - includes Granite
Aspen & Snowmass Village - includes Basalt

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