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Peak to Peak Highway |
St.
Catherine's Church.
Public domain. Photo by Sally Pearce
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State:
Colorado
Submitted
By: Paul, John and Gail
Date Submitted: Aug 07
Motorcycle Type: 92 H/D Fatboy
Motorcycle Road Length: 60 Miles
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Motorcycle
Road Scenery: 
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Depending
on which canyon you start with you will go through some
of the most spectacular mountain scenery close to the Denver-Metro
area. The National
Scenic Byway Program describes the Peak to Peak Highway
as "The showcase of the Front Range. Less than an hour from
Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins, this 55-mile-long route
provides matchless views of the Continental Divide and its
timbered approaches. The string of popular attractions along
the way - Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon
State Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the
Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Eldora Ski Resort - combine
recreation with nature preservation. The gravel roads criss-crossing
the main highway lead to high-country lakes, trailheads,
campgrounds, the Moffat Tunnel's east portal, and ghost
towns at Hesse and Apex. Established in 1918 this is Colorado's
oldest scenic byway."
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Motorcycle
Road Quality: 
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The
roads will have some sand in the early spring but overall
quality is quite good.
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Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities: 
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Several
stops along the way to take pictures, take in the scenery
or stop for a bite and drink. Take a run past several of
Colorado famous 14'ers! One of our favorite stops is the
wonderful town of Ward. John plans to retire and become
Mayor there. Their 4th of July parade is not to be missed!
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Written directions:
There
are several starting points all along the route.
You can start at Highway 6 in Golden through Black
Hawk, Golden Gate Canyon in Golden, Highway 72 east
of Arvada in Clear Creek Canyon, Left Hand Canyon
in Boulder, Boulder Canyon or even Highway 7 coming
out of Lyons. Each one of these roads travels west
and connects with the Peak to Peak. You can move
through the casinos of Black Hawk, the town of Nederland
or start in Boulder. Any way you choose will provide
an amazing run. Going from South to North you will
eventually come out in Estes Park Colorado at the
foot of the Rocky Mountain National Park and Trail
Ridge Road.
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