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cannesdo
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May 10, 2014

Best route from Durango to Colorado Springs. 160?

Looks like there's quite a pass if you go east but worse if you go north. Google map shots suggest it's one very long climb. I have a very heavy fifth-wheel. Which route would you recommend? Th...
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cannesdo
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May 10, 2014
I'm thinking it might be easiest to go south to 64 in New Mexico, then cut up 17, which is a climb but doesn't look nearly as steep. Has anyone taken 17 or both 17 and 160 who can compare? 160 looks like a hard slog.

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