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Must-see mountain views

  • Colorado River Headwaters
  • Corona/Rollins Pass
  • Trail Ridge Road
  • Rabbit Ears Pass
  • Trough Road
  • Stillwater Pass
  • Berthoud Pass
  • Ute Pass
  • North Central Scenic Loop
A river surrounded by trees and mountains.

Colorado River Headwaters Scenic & Historic Byway

Along this three-hour drive, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and some of the most majestic vistas in Grand County.

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A dirt trail in the mountains.

Corona/Rollins Pass

Corona Pass climbs 15 miles to the top of the Continental Divide and showcases Grand County's rich railroad heritage.

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A view of a valley with trees and mountains in the fall.

Trail Ridge Road

Spanning 48 miles and climbing over 12,000 feet, Trail Ridge Road offers wildlife sightings and spectacular alpine wildflower exhibitions.

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The rabbit-ears shaped rock spires protrude from trees at the summit of Rabbit Ears Pass with a clear blue sky and a single white cloud.

Rabbit Ears Pass

Rabbit Ears Pass cuts through Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, crossing the Continental Divide on Hwy. 40. Named for its twin spires resembling rabbit ears, it’s known for breathtaking views of alpine meadows and rugged rock formations. It offers year-round access into Grand County from the west.

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A view of a valley with a river running through it.

Trough Road

Set out on Trough Road for a 24.4-mile journey from Kremmling to the Colorado River Gorge, with peak views the entire way.

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Stillwater Pass

Stillwater Pass is an easy-to-access scenic drive with lots of dispersed camping and trails for biking and snowmobiling along the way.

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Two people sitting on top of a mountain overlooking a lake.

Berthoud Pass

Berthoud Pass offers a stunning route into Grand County, winding between craggy peaks and towering pines. As you follow the road from Clear Creek Canyon to the Fraser River Valley, you might even spot backcountry skiers carving down the slopes in winter.

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Ute Pass

Travel from Parshall in Grand County to Silverthorne in Summit County, and take in sights of the towering Gore Mountain Range.

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A snow covered mountain range with trees in the foreground.

North Central Colorado Scenic Loop

360 miles and passes through plains, foothills, mountain passes, mountain parks, river corridors and diverse communities such as Grand Lake, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Estes Park, Fort Collins and Walden.

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Make a Grand Entrance

Ride along the mighty Colorado River or climb over Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain Park.

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Getting Around

Once you get to Grand County, use one of our local transportation options to navigate from town to town.

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Find your way around Grand County towns.

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