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okgc
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Jul 28, 2013

SW Colorado travel question -

We are looking at a September trip to visit primarily three National Parks and the four corners. We have yet to add Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde and Great Sand Dunes to our life lists.

Map looks like we could stay on national highways by heading south from I70 on US-50 to Gunnison and then south on US-550 to Durango area.
US-160 then looks to be a decent East West road to travel to Mesa Verde and Four Corners. US-160 also goes east toward Great Sand Dunes NP.

We usually try to keep it simple with our MH routes and put a bunch of miles touring with our HHR.

Suggestions and or comments on this route.
  • We live in Pagosa Springs CO which is on Highway 160. The road is just fine, however you need to spend some time in Pagosa Springs which is 50 miles east of Durango. Enjoy the spas, spend some time here and spend a bunch of cash. We need the money.
  • Ouray to Silverton, 550,is ahard or some people say difficult with an RV. It will take some medium to advanced driving skills. Silverton to Durango has some turns as well.
    You may want to backtrack and go south from Poncha Springs swing over to UT 17 and go by Great Sand Dunes. Don't miss the gator farm near Alamosa.