Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
Lake County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Lake County, CO. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 91.8 mi (147.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,123 ft (2,171 m)
- Est. Time
- 33 hr 10 min
- High point
- 12,100 ft (3,688 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Hornsilver Campsite 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Campsite 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Historic site: 10th Mountain Division Memorial 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Norwegian Memorial 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from start
- Visitor center 32.3 mi (52 km) from start
- Bike repair station 32.6 mi (52.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Leadville Ranger Station 33.5 mi (53.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Twin Lakes Visitor Center 54 mi (86.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Parry Peak Campground 56.7 mi (91.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Twin Peaks Campground 57.3 mi (92.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Independence Pass Continental Divide 71.1 mi (114.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Independence Pass Viewpoint 73.3 mi (118 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Independence Ghost Town Lookout 75 mi (120.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Lost Man Campground 77 mi (123.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Cascades 81.5 mi (131.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 81.5 mi (131.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Devil's Punchbowl 81.9 mi (131.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Weller Campground 82.6 mi (132.9 km) from start
- Shelter 89.9 mi (144.7 km) from start
- Visitor center 90.7 mi (146 km) from start
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Questions about Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
How long is Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway is 91.8 mi (147.7 km) long. Most people take about 33 hr 10 min. It climbs 7,123 ft (2,171 m) in total, up to a high point of 12,100 ft (3,688 m).
How hard is Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
Drinking water on the way at 71.1 mi (114.4 km). Toilets: 32.4 mi (52.2 km), 71.1 mi (114.4 km), 71.1 mi (114.4 km).
Is Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway shaded?
Mostly exposed (17% under trees).
What can you do on Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
Vail Brewing Co, 1 mi (1.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap