HWY 50 from Royal Gorge to Grand Junction Co
Am planning a trip from Royal Gorge to Zion National Park. I would like to avoid going up to Denver to catch I70. How is traveling on HWY50 between Royal Gorge and Grand Junction?
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- Monarch Pass is considered one of the most beautiful passes in Colorado, tops out ~11,300 feet. At the top, there's an aerial tram that goes to the top of Monarch Ridge at ~12,000 feet. Spectacular vistas from up top there, highly recommended for some real Colorado photo ops.
That's the major pass you'll encounter and is not a difficult one; 3 lanes on both sides/2 lanes climbing on each side. A bit twisty, but that's to be expected with any Colorado pass. Good roadway, no steep drop offs. - Scenic! Take it.
- Good hiway with beautiful scenery. A couple of passes but nothing you won't be able to handle easily. Good fuel stops in Salida, Gunnison, and Montrose.
Enjoy your drive!
