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Colorado

Rocky Mountains

Colorado

  • Estes Park
  • Ouray
  • Telluride
  • Breckenridge

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My Colorado Reels

About Colorado

Top Places To See or Explore

  • Trail Ridge
  • Maroon Bells
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Great Sand Dunes
  • Million Dollar Hwy
Best time to go:
June to September, plus late September for aspens
Getting there:
DEN is 90 minutes from Estes Park, 6 hours from Ouray

Planning a Trip to Colorado

The San Juans in the southwest and Rocky Mountain National Park in the north are two different trips. Both are best in late September when the aspens go gold.

What to Do in Colorado

  1. Drive Trail Ridge Road across the park

    Tops 12,000 feet. Open Memorial Day to mid-October.

  2. Take the Million Dollar Highway slowly

    Ouray to Silverton. No guardrails, and an hour for 25 miles.

  3. Reserve the Maroon Bells shuttle

    Cars are restricted in season. Go for the sunrise reflection.

  4. Climb the Great Sand Dunes barefoot at dusk

    Midday sand runs over 140°F. Late light carves the ridgelines.

Common Questions About Colorado

When is the best time to visit Colorado?
June to September, plus late September for aspens.
How do you get to Colorado?
DEN is 90 minutes from Estes Park, 6 hours from Ouray.
Where should you stay in Colorado?
Good bases are Estes Park, Ouray, Telluride and Breckenridge.

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