Rider-Friendly Routes
10 rider-friendly routes in Colorado.
Berthoud Pass
11,307-foot Continental Divide pass on US-40 with 6.3% grade and switchbacks near Denver.
Cuchara Pass
9,995-foot pass on the Highway of Legends National Scenic Byway through the Sangre de Cristos.
Independence Pass
Second-highest Colorado pass at 12,095 feet with switchbacks and dramatic Continental Divide views.
Million Dollar Highway
Iconic 25-mile section of hairpin turns and cliff-edge curves between Ouray and Silverton.
Peak to Peak Highway
55-mile National Scenic Byway through mountain forest with continuous curves near Denver.
San Juan Skyway
235-mile designated scenic loop through four mountain towns and three 10,000-foot passes.
Slumgullion Pass
11,530-foot Alpine pass on Silver Thread Scenic Byway with steepest grade in Colorado.
Tennessee Pass
10,424-foot Continental Divide crossing on the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway.
Trail Ridge Road
48-mile alpine route reaching 12,183 feet—North America's highest continuous paved road.
Vail Pass
10,662-foot mountain pass on Interstate 70 between Vail and Copper Mountain.