BB_TX wrote:
Or, from Alamosa you could take CO 17 to US 285 to Poncha Springs and then US 50 to I-25. One pass south of Poncha Springs but not bad at all. Listed as 3% on CDOT. Probably easier on your nerves, and RV, that way.
https://www.uncovercolorado.com/activities/poncha-pass/
^^^ This.
Alamosa and the San Luis Valley is around 7500ish feet. CO 17 is a long straight very gradual climb up to Poncha Pass at the upper end of the Valley. Poncha Pass tops out ~9000 feet give or take a few. There's a decline down to Poncha Springs that's 3 lanes, mostly climb lane for folks going south. Once in Poncha Springs, take US 50 east thru Salida and follow the Arkansas River down to Canon City. Lots of twisties but keep your speed down you should be fine. IIRC there are pull offs along the route in case traffic backs up behind you. Once you get thru Canon City, watch for the CO 115 cut off at Penrose to Colorado Springs, which skirts along the foothills and is a good drive. CO 115 intersects with I-25 NB to Denver.
