1st Cross Country Trip..thoughts?
I'm still working on our agenda for our 1st cross country trip. I really narrowed down the trip a bit so we aren't rushing around too much. We are driving from NY with the hope to get out west in a fe...
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I agree with 4runnerguy, unless you really have a burning desire to see Colorado Springs, go over to Salida/Buena Vista/Leadville area, and I'd add in Fairplay and the South Park area...drop dead gorgeous scenery, what Colorado is all about. You could also add in the upper part of the San Luis Valley, south of Poncha Springs as well as Monarch Pass. OR...cut back on the C Springs area and combine the two, maybe add a day or 2 here and cut back a day or two in RMNP.
For coming up to RMNP from the Springs, check to see if US36 is open at the time that you will be traveling. Due to our floods in September, it's currently not recommended for RV/Trailer travel, as it's being rebuilt with road closures common. This will, according to CDOT, take years to complete, but they will likely be able to make good headway this year. Just lots of delays taking that route. Preferred/ recommended route is US34 from Loveland to Estes Park, presuming you're planning to stay in Estes. Make reservations early! Parks there fill up quickly.
For coming up to RMNP from the Springs, check to see if US36 is open at the time that you will be traveling. Due to our floods in September, it's currently not recommended for RV/Trailer travel, as it's being rebuilt with road closures common. This will, according to CDOT, take years to complete, but they will likely be able to make good headway this year. Just lots of delays taking that route. Preferred/ recommended route is US34 from Loveland to Estes Park, presuming you're planning to stay in Estes. Make reservations early! Parks there fill up quickly.
