I-70 from Denver to Moab, Utah

LuckeyUs wrote:
Can you please tell me what the driving experience is like on I-70 from Denver to Moab, Utah. Also, if near the edge of a cliff, is it ever only 1 lane in each direction? Hubby doesn't like driving along cliff edges. Thanks!

This is something I posted in a different thread, that gives you an idea of what to expect. There are no cliffs per se that you'll encounter, as you'll be on an interstate highway with shoulders/bike lanes and guard rails, certainly not like what you'll encounter on a 2 lane road in the Colorado mountains.

H E R E - Denver to Price UT is what you'll encounter on Denver to Price, UT, to give you perspective. Coming out of Denver, there is an immediate climb to altitude, approximately 12 miles or so from the Golden area to the Evergreen Parkway. There's also a long decline into Idaho Springs. From there, to around Georgetown, it's fairly flat but gradual climb. At Georgetown and continuing west, you have the climb to the Johnson/Eisenhower tunnels, at over 10000 feet, then a very long downhill into Silverthorne/Dillon area. You'll have a bit of a valley as you approach Vail Pass, which is another climb to over 11000 feet. From the summit of Vail Pass, it's down hill to Grand Junction and on in to Utah. Colorado will be your challenge.