Boulder, CO to Salt Lake City, UT

S-n-L wrote:
Hi all,

This summer we are heading from Boulder to Salt Lake. We have lots of time to get there so picking the quickest route is not important. What is more important is to drive the most scenic and interesting route with the most interesting potential stops.

There are tree choices that seem logical:
1. Route 14 to 40.
2. Go north to 80, then west
3. Go south to 70, then west

For those who have personal experience what route would you recommend for being the most interesting?

Thanks in advance,
Stuart

I've made that trip a few times along with many others out of the foothills Going West, so this will not be anything that resembles straight.

Boulder to Nederland

Then Peak to Peak South to Idaho Springs and I-70 west to

Through the Tunnel and Breck, then on to RT 91 South to Leadville

South on RT 24 to Buena Vista and Salida along with the Collegiates,

RT 50 West to Gunnison/Crested Butte

On to Black Canyon of the Gunnison before heading up RT 133 catching Marble/Crystal Mill - Red Stone - and on up to Aspen/Marron Bells

Now on up to Glenwood Springs and I-70 - Think About Rifle State Park before Catching Dino NM and on to Park City and Lake Jordanelle State Park or Park City RV Resort

Now You are just a short drive on I-80 into SLC.

Would that work?