Native Americans, pioneers and cowboys may have shaped the course of a young Oklahoma City but these days this oil-rich center has come into its own for other reasons, though never forgetting its old-west culture.
This route through the heart of the San Juan mountains is full of remnants of the mining boom that first brought white settlers to the area. The colorful scenery, however, is an equally valid reason to take this winding drive, which offers a wonderful sample of the famous mountains of Colorado.
Details
Location:
Between Lake City and South Fork in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Paved
Length:
75 miles
Time:
2 hours
Main Roads:
CO-149 N
Season:
Spring through fall
Camping Info
Slumgullion, Bristol View, North Clear Creek, Rio Grande, Marshall Park, Palisade
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Chaffee County Central Colorado
Chaffee County
Central ColoradoMore than 100 miles of the Arkansas River and her tributaries flow through the heart of Chaffee County, gracing both Salida and Buena Vista with her beauty and world-renowned whitewater, fly-fishing, scenery and river festivals. Request this Free Visitor GuideRequested!You're all set! Request a few more Visitor Guides, or complete the form below to receive your guides by mail.
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