Locals know that every drive in Grand County is a scenic one.  Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains with plenty of open land, towering peaks, wildflower covered meadows, tranquil pine forests and crystal lakes, Grand County boasts more spectacular scenery than can be viewed in a lifetime.  With that in mind, below is a list of a few of the more impressive drives in the county.

Colorado River Scenic Byways
This 2-hour scenic drive to State Bridge leads you past stunning mountain ranges, through rock-walled canyons and along the upper reaches of the Colorado River.  Follow the mighty Colorado River from its birthplace in Rocky Mountain National Park into Kremmling and over the scenic Trough Road to State Bridge.  Don’t forget to stop at Inspiration Point to see the spectacular views of Gore Canyon.  The scenic byway is also hanicap accessible.

Skyline Scenic Drive
Travel 2.3 miles west of Kremmling on Hwy 40 to Skyline Drive on the right.  Take this dirt road to public fishing access on Muddy Creek and the road that goes along the top of the Kremmling Cliffs that are the dramatic backdrop to the town of Kremmling.

Moffat Road/Corona Pass
Drive along the old railroad route to the 'Top of the World.' You'll pass an historic trestle and the abandoned town of Arrow, once a thriving railroad town. This self-guided auto tour takes you along one of the highest and most tortuous railroad routes ever conceived. Railroad men had to deal with huge snow drifts, arctic climates, and steep grades. The route was used until 1927, when the nearby Moffat Tunnel was completed.

Church Park Road
This 50-mile, round trip scenic tour takes you through spectacular canyons, aspen groves and sprawling ranches with sweeping views of several mountain ranges.

Trail Ridge Road / Rocky Mountain National Park
This 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Winter Park to Estes Park features the magnificent scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park and great viewing areas for elk and other wildlife.

Daylong auto trips take you through Rocky Mountain National Park over the Continental Divide into Estes Park or Grand Lake.  Maps and Descriptive tapes available at the The Kawuneeche Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park on Highway 34 just north of Grand Lake.  Stop at the Visitor Center for maps, books, and camping and hiking information.  Contact the Kawuneeche Visitors Center at 970-627-3471. Open daily 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

To request a Scenic Byways brochure or directions, please contact the chambers directly:

Kremmling Chamber of Commerce
877-573-4301

Granby Chamber of Commerce
970-887-2311 or 800-325-1661

Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce
970-627-3402

Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce
970-726-4118 or 800-903-7275