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Colorado Motorcycle Roads and Trips

For many motorcycle riders, exploring Colorado (CO) motorcycle roads is the ultimate motorcycle touring dream and perhaps the top most coveted motorcyclist destination in America. Many of America's most breathtaking stretches of the Rocky Mountains are found within this abundantly blessed state. Also, Colorado completely rolls out the red carpet for visitors and so riders will find a large array of amenities to take in when it's time to pull over and get off the bike. Some of the favorite motorcycle ride destinations are Durango, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, and Silverton.

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	Colorado National Monument November 2, 2011 Awesome landscape scenery! Red rock, sheer wall canyons along the twists and turns of Rim Rock Drive. You may see some wildlife... The pavement was very good and well maintained. the twist and turns are many and the views are striking, so the going... Start at either entrance to the Colorado National Monument located between Grand Junction and Fruita, Colorado just southwest of Interstate 70. You...
	The Canon City, Westcliff, Florence Loop September 8, 2011 On Hwy 69 out of Texas Creek,gorgeous views of the Sangre de CRisto Range and broad green valleys. You will be climbing... Lots of sweepers, road is well-paved and wide enough to pass the slow-movers except at the higher elevations. Shoulders are adequate but... Starting from Canon City, west of Pueblo on US Hwy 50, go west 1 mile to Skyline Drive, a 3 mile thriller,...
	Colorado Route 149 - South Fork to Gunnison August 2, 2011 Route 149 is one the most scenic roads I have ever been on. Scenery wise you have it all - stunning views... Lots of sweeping curves on this one and of course being a mountain drive you're going to be going up and down... Route starts in either South Fork and heads north on CO Route 149 or starts in Gunnison and heads south on CO...
	Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic Road - CO 141 May 18, 2011 Breathtaking vistas and a sky so blue that looks surreal in contrast with the red rocks. The traffic seems to be very... Decent road, almost perfect surface with a few bumpy spots. Lots of high speed sweepers. Visibility can be limited in some areas... Starting in Whitewater about 10 miles south of Grand Junction through Hwy 50, follow CO 141 for 104 miles to Naturita. In...
	Poncha Springs Loop August 1, 2009 October colors are great and the varies from hills and plains to rocky and steep mountainsides. You'll be riding through Rocky Mountain... Paved roads all the way in good condition. Most turns are more sweepers than twisities. Watch for wildlife as there are Coyotes... Take Hwy 50 West from Poncha Springs to 114 west of Parlin. 114 to Saguache and 285. North on 285 back to...
	Grand Mesa - Colorado State Route 65 August 1, 2009 Western Colorado desert canyons to high mountain forests, 50 mile vista's, wildlife. Breath taking is the word. Hard to keep your eyes... Tight Corners, Sweepers, Straight Stretches, Climbs, Descents. Go from 5,000' to 10,000 to 5,000' in 60 miles. Use caution: watch for deer... 20 Miles East of Grand Junction. Start at Exit 49 head south on Highway 65 until it ends at Colorado State Route...
	Pine Junction to Woodland Park: Route 67 July 1, 2009 There is lots of things to see along this route, you travel along the South Platte just outside Pine Grove, and then... The roads is paved the entire way and can have pretty heavy motorcycle traffic on summer weekends. Most of the rode has... From Denver you head southwest on US 285 until you reach Pine Junction (CO 126). Turn south on 126 at the lights...
	Denver to the South Park Basin Loop July 1, 2009 A little bit of everything with a lot of scenery. Start with rolling foothills along the Palmer divide; a little bit of... Virtually great roads all the way around the Loop. It's two-laners through back country about 80% of the Loop. Blacktop all the... Leave Denver via southbound Hwy #85 thru Sedalia; pick up Hwy #105 in Sedalia and head southbound to Palmer Lake-Monument. Pick up...
	Route 150 - Mirror Lake Loop July 1, 2008 Parleys Canyon to Evanston: Mountainous Desert--red rocks and sage brush, with vistas of the mountains; Evanston to Kamas: Mountains and beautiful,... Flat and fast through Evanston/Hilliard. After Hilliard, mountains with turns/curves ascending to nearly 12,000 feet before slowly dropping back down into farm... Start in Evanston Wyoming and head South along WY/UT 150 (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway) to Kamas, UT. In Kamas, go left on...
	Highway 77 to Colorado's Mini Devil's Tower July 1, 2008 The scenery is wonderful. All kinds of wildlife were roaming the day we rode. This is particular stretch of Colorado mountain road... The first 1/2 of the road is new pavement. The other part is paved also but older and has lots of potholes.... From the town of Jefferson, CO, just head south on Route 77 all the way past Tarryall Reservoir and continue down Route...
	Cortez to Mesa Verde National Park April 1, 2008 Highway 160 from Cortez to the park entrance is good scenery. Upon entering the park the scenery greatly improves. With several great... The road surface from Cortez to the park (8 miles)is smooth all the way with nice scenery. Then upon entering the park... From the town of Cortez, CO, head east on US 160 for 7 miles and then you'll want to turn south into...
	Peak to Peak Highway August 1, 2007 Depending on which canyon you start with you will go through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery close to the Denver-Metro... The roads will have some sand in the early spring but overall quality is quite good. There are several starting points all along the route. You can start at Highway 6 in Golden through Black Hawk, Golden Gate...
	The Walden Loop (courtesy of Greeley HD/Yamaha) October 1, 2006 Absolutely breathtaking is the only way to describe this trip. This route will take you across the Continental Divide twice at two... The roads are great with few rough areas. May have some ice or frost on surface early in spring but after late... Start your route in Ft. Collins and follow Rt 14 west thru Poudre River Canyon to the town of Walden, Co. In...
	The Black Canyon Run May 1, 2006 The scenery ranges from scrub desert to alpine aspen groves, with spectacular views of the incredible Black Canyon down below. It begins... This road is fantastically twisty, 32 miles of turns up and down mountainsides it is quite simply the best road in Colorado... Start your route in the town of Sapinero, CO (which is about about 30 miles west of Gunnison, CO). From Sapinero just...
	Morrison to Fairplay - Round Trip March 1, 2006 Too many mountains and parks on the way to mention, beautiful Mountain Meadows with many small towns along the way. Plenty of... Good, winding, highway, mostly two lanes with moderate traffic and speed limits mostly at 55 or below (some 65). Lots of climbs... From Morrison, CO (southwest outskirts of Denver just west of C470), head west on Route 74 to Evergreen. In Evergreen take a...
	The "High 5" to Mt. Evans May 1, 2005 Mountain tops! You are looking down at most of Colorado's mountain peaks! This is the highest paved road in the US! Goes... Road has a few bumpy areas, but no problem as you will not be in a hurry up there!! Top end has... There are a couple different ways you can get to the starting point for this route. - One is to take...
	Independence Pass (State Route 82) May 1, 2005 Typical dense forest at the lower elevations with endless switchbacks. Ghost town of Independence near the top of the pass. Breath taking... Road is narrow and steep! Expect endless switchbacks, sharp curves, extreme drop off's and very narrow roads at different spots! Even down... There are a couple different ways you can get to the starting point for this route. - You can access this...
	Moab, UT to Nucla, CO April 1, 2005 Great views of the La Sals, big valleys, farm country, and desert - all on one road. The road follows a stream... Just a little two lane starting 22 miles south of Moab. Look for significant twisties in the middle and long straights deeper... Start your route in Moab, UT and head south on Utah State Route 191 for about 23 miles and you will come...
	San Juan Mountain Skyway December 11, 1999 Timing your trip to see the Aspens in their fall glory will make this trip... One of the MANY things you can do along this motorcycle road is to take... This route is a loop so you can start anywhere on the loop and take the loop in either direction but my...
	The Steamboat Scream December 31, 1969 This route takes you from one of Colorado's largest and most beautiful mountain lakes to town of Steamboat Springs Colorado. You will... Overall the road quality is good in terms of black top conditions. It doesn't have a whole lot of twists and turns... Directions through this route are pretty straight forward as you start in Granby CO, and head west on Rte. 40 towards Kremmling...