Route from St. Louis, MO to Durango, CO
We are leaving next week and planning to take I-70 through Missouri and Kansas, turning off at 40W in Kansas. We are hoping to find a place to lay over overnight somewhere near Sharon Springs (give or...
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Did almost this same route back in April leaving from St. Charles headed to Washington State taking the slow route. I stayed on I-70 to Limon and then headed south to Colorado Springs and I-25. Turned west at Walsenburg onto 160 headed to Mesa Verde NP.
As far as grades, be ready for Wolf Creek Pass on 160 in CO between South Fork and Pagosa Springs. Climb isn't too bad, but going down the reverse (western) slope is long and includes a hairpin turn. I just hung out in 2nd gear, and used the brakes as little as possible. Great scenery along this route with some turn outs with nice views.
As far as grades, be ready for Wolf Creek Pass on 160 in CO between South Fork and Pagosa Springs. Climb isn't too bad, but going down the reverse (western) slope is long and includes a hairpin turn. I just hung out in 2nd gear, and used the brakes as little as possible. Great scenery along this route with some turn outs with nice views.
