Best Twisty in Colorado (West Elk Loop, CO 92)
This is a motorcycle ride up Hwy 92, the first part of the West Elk Loop in Colorado. This ride was done in October and the fall color was beautiful. This road turns off Hwy 50 just west of the Blue Mesa Reservoir from Gunnison to Montrose. It is a great twisty road that climbs to several fantastic overlooks. You have a great view of the Might San Juan Mountains to the south. I hope you enjoy this ride on the first part of the West Elk Look in Colorado, Hwy 92 West of Gunnison. (See my blog at MyTwoWheelTouring.com)
Drivelapse: Colorado's West Elk Loop: CR 12 to Crested Butte
This drive begins at Paonia Reservoir, where CO 133 meets County Road 12, then heads east on CR12 over Kebler Pass to Crested Butte, Colorado. After driving around Crested Butte for a moment, the video ends as it heads down CO 135 towards Gunnison.
Marble Colorado 2014
The Crystal River Valley is among the top tourism attractions in the State of Colorado, located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains, just a few miles south from the I-70 Hwy 82 exit at Glenwood Springs. This picturesque valley extends along Hwy 133, part of the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway, from Carbondale to Redstone, then County Road 3 to Marble and Crystal City.
Colorado Scenic Byway: Top of the Rockies
Fall colors of Colorado Scenic Byway: Top of the Rockies, from Leadville to Aspen.
Top 5 Fall Drives in Colorado
Fall is the best time of year to explore the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Between crisp mountain air, vibrant autumn colors, and amazing alpine scenery, there really is nothing better than a Colorado fall road trip. As a Colorado native, I often get asked what I think the best places to visit during fall in Colorado is... so I created this video! It highlights the top drives I consider to be the best for Colorado in the Fall.
Information on the drives:
Peak to Peak Scenic Byway:
Make sure to visit Rocky Mountain National Park when in Estes Park, and the city of Boulder makes for a great lunch/dinner location on your way back to the Denver metro area!
Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway:
The city of Leadville on this route is one of the highest elevation towns in the United States, and has plenty of quirky restaurants and cafes to enjoy. I'd recommend extending this trip to come back through Glenwood Springs on I-70... stop at Iron Mountain Hot Springs to unwind after a long day of driving!
San Juan Skyway:
The mountains between Ridgeway and Telluride are very unique, and you get a lot more color than just aspen trees here. Also, while Telluride can be quite expensive, staying in nearby Ouray is much cheaper and also beautiful!
Million Dollar Highway:
One of the best hikes in Colorado is located near Silverton: the Ice Lakes Basin. I'll eventually have another video on that, but I highly recommend it. Also, consider booking a room at one of Silverton's hotels that were once old West saloons!
West Elk Loop:
I did focus on it in this video, but the town of Crested Butte is one of the most beautiful places in Colorado and makes for a great home base for fall foliage. I highly recommend spending a night there if you can!
Colorado 82: Aspen to Carbondale Dashcam Drivelapse
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This drive begins in Aspen, Colorado, and follows Colorado Highway 82 northwest through Snowmass and Basalt, ending in Carbondale at Route 133.
Music Info:
Artist: Chris Zabriskie
You'll find the track title(s) at the end of the video.
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Grand Junction to Grand Mesa Byway: 1of2 Colorado Drivelapse
This drive begins in Grand Junction, Colorado on Interstate 70, headed east. At exit 49, CO Rte. 65 begins, headed south across the Grand Mesa National Forest. This video covers the first half of the drive across Grand Mesa -- look for Part 2 to complete the drive!
The Grand Mesa Colorado; CO Highway 65
A ride on Colorado Highway 65; from Orchard Colorado to De Beque, over the Grand Mesa. The weather was not ideal, but it was still a good ride and worth it. Perhaps I will do it again when the sun is out.
Scenic Drive to Kebler Pass from Ohio Pass - Gunnison County Colorado
After driving up Ohio Pass, we head to nearby Kebler Pass to check out one of the largest aspen groves in the world. We missed the peak of the changing leaves by a couple days but there were still plenty of colors.
Colorado Hwy 82
Westbound Colorado Hwy 82, video starts at Twin Lakes, CO and continues on the way to the summit of Independence Pass. An awesome ride if you ever get the chance.
Motorcycle Colorado 92 Blue Mesa Reservoir
Riding west/north from Blue Mesa Reservoir on route 92 on my 2007 Honda ST1300 (Pan European).
Harley Davidson road trip Colorado highway 24 Eagle to Leadville to Twin Lakes motorcycle ride
Riding Colorado highway 24, top or the rockies road, Eagle to Leadville on a harley motorcycle
Elk Mountains Colorado Backpacking
Five nights and six days spent in the Elk Mountains. The Four Passes Loop was the backbone and several areas were explored. Maroon Lake, Snowmass Peak, etc...
Riding hwy 92 in Colorado with Richire and Tony
Highway of Legends: Colorado Route 12 Trinidad to Cucharas Pass
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This is part 1 of 2 of my drive on the Highway of Legends in southern Colorado. The drive follows Colorado Route 12, starting in Trinidad, and passing through the near-ghost town of Weston and the community of Stonewall. The drive ends at Cucharas Pass, where part 2 begins.
Music Info:
Artist: Chris Zabriskie
Titles May Include:
Oxygen Garden
I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor
Out of the Skies, Under the Earth
The Life and Death of a Certain K. Zabriskie, Patriarch
I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmont Elementary
I Am Running with Temporary Success from a Monstrous Vacuum In Pursuit
Divider
Wonder Cycle
Candlepower
Air Hockey Saloon
Mario Bava Sleeps In a Little Later Than He Expected To.
You'll find the track title(s) at the end of the video.
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Yes, I do have written permission from Chris to use his music.
Colorado Hwy 141
Heading south from Gateway...
McClure Pass Colorado Hwy 133
McClure Pass between Carbondale and Paonia. Heading south, up the pass, on Colorado Highway 133 behind a dozen MINI Coopers. Future MINIs In The Mountains (2015) drive. Heading to Grand Junction for MINI Takes The States 2014.
YT Colorado 02.mp4
Headed south on Hwy 92 from just outside of Crawford Colorado.
Filmed with the GoPro camera. Watch for the deer encounter in the video.
Colorado 149
A ride north out of Lake City on Colorado 149 and the Silver Thread Scenic Byway
Pearl Pass - Colorado [AERIAL]
Aerial video footage was taken from the top of Pearl Pass between Crested Butte & Aspen, Co. on August 6, 2015.