Utah to RMNP, Hwy 34 closed, now what?
I called the RMNP this morning to see if Hwy 34 was open and it isnt. it is closed and the Ranger didn't think it was going to open again this season. It looks like the alternative road to the park an...
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4runnerguy wrote:Thom02099 wrote:
The Peak-to-Peak is one way to go and certainly scenic. It's not the only way to go. You could also take I-70 to US 6 east of Idaho Springs and take US 6 in to Golden. In Golden, you could take CO 72/93 north to Boulder and pick up CO 7/US 36 in Boulder, taking that north through Lyons, and then US 36 up to Estes Park.
This would not be my pick of routes. Driving through Boulder mid-week means a lot of in-town, busy traffic. Personally, I'd select the Peak to Peak route. Great scenery and you avoid city traffic.
Agreed. Pointing out as an alternative, depending on OP's comfort level of driving in the mountains, possibly in the snow and/or slush. Choice of travelling at 8000-9000 feet versus 5000-6000 feet.
