Which route would be less higher grade
I was thinking of taking I 80 over Colorado but was thinking of maybe trying I 70 but heard that Hwy 50 might also be good, so my question is how is 50 over 70? Is 50 flatter over all and are there an...
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I70 would be my suggestion.
50 is a workout from Canon City to Salida. Bighorn Canyon is long, curvy, narrow, and crowded. Then Monarch Pass. The west side has a rapid descent which if I read you correctly, you will not like it. And they will run up your tail.
I70 has lanes. Same elevations but room to deal with it.
50 is a workout from Canon City to Salida. Bighorn Canyon is long, curvy, narrow, and crowded. Then Monarch Pass. The west side has a rapid descent which if I read you correctly, you will not like it. And they will run up your tail.
I70 has lanes. Same elevations but room to deal with it.
