Sante Fe to Brekenridge
In a few weeks I plan on leaving Arizona to Brekenridge, CO. My thought is to go to Sante Fe via I40 and I25 and head north on 285 out of Sante Fe. Then connect to Highway 9 to Brekenridge. I have nev...
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I have driven over 9 a couple of times, but never towing. The route I HAVE towed is to take 24 to Leadville (no need to go to Vail) then Colorado 91. The pass at Climax is Fremont--no problem for me. Then a rather straight descent into Cooper Mountain and I-70. I've made this route many times towing a 34' fifth-wheel. I mention this because there is no need to go by Vail.
I'm not saying this is better than 9. It is just that I have never had occasion to go that way towing. It certainly does look more direct. At least you have some alternatives. Maybe someone with experience towing on 9 will chime in here.
EDIT to add. Poncha Pass is an easy pass coming down into Poncha Springs near Salida.
I'm not saying this is better than 9. It is just that I have never had occasion to go that way towing. It certainly does look more direct. At least you have some alternatives. Maybe someone with experience towing on 9 will chime in here.
EDIT to add. Poncha Pass is an easy pass coming down into Poncha Springs near Salida.
