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4.76 out of 5 Rider Rating 4.76
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By Guest (0 McR Points) on Apr 30, 2006

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Guest
December 13, 2008
great ride. I took a LT through the gravel for…
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Bill Belei
100 McR Points
October 7, 2017
This route is simply world class! The scenery is…
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Written Directions

Start your route in the town of Sapinero, CO (which is about about 30 miles west of Gunnison, CO). From Sapinero just head west on Highway 92 as it travels into the Curecanti National Recreaction Area and take it all the way up towards Crawford, CO..

Scenery

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 and mountains sides diving in and out of canyons for miles and miles. Make sure you bring your camera for this one!

Drive Enjoyment

This road is fantastically twisty, 32 miles of turns up and down mountainsides it is quite simply the best road in Colorado for riding a motorcycle.

Tourism Opportunities

Gas/Food/Lodging can be found in Gunnison or Crawford, at both ends of the Canyon there are scenic overlooks and pull offs, traffic is generally light, most traffic is there to see the deep section of the Black Canyon and its sheer 1000 foot rock cliffs. You really should venture off the main road near Crawford for ten minutes on dirt roads, or pay to see the South rim off hwy 50. Either way, Hwy 92 is mighty spectacular all on its own.

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red bud
December 2, 2019
344 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Cruiser
killer views lot of curves, make sure you have gas
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rtcoker
January 26, 2020
197 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Another of my favorites when I am in Colorado. This rides along the north rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. This is NOT in the park and so no fees. Also no LEO's. pavement can have some rough spots. Nice twisties and switchbacks. Great views and scenery, both off in distance and down into canyon. Very LIGHTLY traveled. Good pull offs. you will have a blast and can pour the coals to it and have fun. Can't remember the posted speed limit, but that doesn't matter. Great for fun riding. Great for great views and scenery.
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BadgerDeerStrike
August 1, 2020
27 McR Points
Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring
Road back in 2002 solo. Beautiful. Can't wait to get back
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