Motorcycle Roads in Colorado
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.
Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
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This ride will take you through arguably the most beautiful sections of the Rocky Mountains as you follow a circular path through southwestern Colorado. You will pass through historic mining towns,…
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Absolutely breathtaking is the only way to describe this trip. This route will take you across the Continental Divide twice at two different locations, past mountain lakes and through Poudre Canyon…
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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…
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Breathtaking vistas and a sky so blue that looks surreal in contrast with the red rocks. The traffic seems to be very light. Make you feel you are riding inside a miniature Grand Canyon. There's a…
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The scenery ranges from scrub desert to alpine aspen groves, with spectacular views of the incredible Black Canyon down below. It begins at the Blue Mesa Reservoir and rides along a shelf of mesas…
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Mountain tops! You are looking down at most of Colorado's mountain peaks! This is the highest paved road in the US! Goes over 14,264 feet. Get near the edge and she's quite a thrill! Not for the…
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Typical dense forest at the lower elevations with endless switchbacks. Ghost town of Independence near the top of the pass. Breath taking views of the famous Maroon Bells area of the Colorado Rocky…
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You will first start off with lots of heavy trees and will even see cross over Crystal Creek Reservoir, and then gradually you will start to see some thinning of trees as you get higher in elevation…
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![Colorado Route 149 - South Fork to Gunnison | United States Colorado Route 149 - South Fork to Gunnison | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image840.png)
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Route 149 is one the most scenic roads I have ever been on. Scenery wise you have it all - stunning views of the mountains , a ride a long the banks of a river, and sections that ride next to…
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Western Colorado desert canyons to high mountain forests, 50 mile vista's, wildlife. Breath taking is the word. Hard to keep your eyes on the road. Bring a camera. About 1/2 through National Forest…
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The scenery is wonderful. All kinds of wildlife were roaming the day we rode. This is particular stretch of Colorado mountain road covers some flat terrain but has multiple rock formations along the…
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![Cortez to Mesa Verde National Park | United States Cortez to Mesa Verde National Park | United States](https://mcr-live.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/route_map_original_images_drupal/map_big_image132.png)
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Highway 160 from Cortez to the park entrance is good scenery. Upon entering the park the scenery greatly improves. With several great vistas down into the valley and towards the Colorado Rockies.…
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October colors are great and the varies from hills and plains to rocky and steep mountainsides. You'll be riding through Rocky Mountain high country in south central Colorado and travel through…
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This loop ride travels first through the North Platte River valley before heading east toward Laramie. In this section of highway, you will increase in elevation, topping out at Libby Flats at 10,…
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Loma has only a convenience store for gas and snacks, but they welcome bikers. Generally, Loma is a small farming/ranching town.
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Great views of the La Sals, big valleys, farm country, and desert - all on one road. The road follows a stream along the edge of Mt. Peale - elevation 12,721.
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This is pretty much a regular old Colorado mountain road with a lake in a park (a large low area in the mountains) surrounded by 12,000’ peaks all around in the distance, frequently with snowcapped…
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This route takes you from one of Colorado's largest and most beautiful mountain lakes to town of Steamboat Springs Colorado. You will start out at the South end of Lake Granby. From there you can see…
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This route covers two of the most gorgeous canyons in Colorado - Clear Creek Canyon going up and Bear Creek Canyon coming back down - as you ascend from Golden, pass through Evergreen, and end up…
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Wonderful view of the Golden & the Denver Metro area when you reach the summit.
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