Golden to Gunnison Co

smiledr wrote:
Looking for a recommendation for the best route from Golden to Gunnison. We are 25 feet not towing anything. Also, any must stops on the way? Is their a length restriction for the south rim road at Black Canyon of Gunnison

Do you want scenic, or "get there"? If you want scenic, here's a suggestion.

From Golden take CO 470 southbound from I-70 to US 285 south. 285 will take you through the foothills suburbs and once you get to Pine Junction/Bailey area becomes more scenic. From Bailey you're in a valley and climb to Kenosha Pass at about 10000 feet, then drop down into South Park. Great photo up at the summit of Kenosha, there's a parking area to get some shots of the vast valley below.

US 285 continues across South Park and through Fairplay. There's South Park City in Fairplay COVID Info on SPC which is a great recreation of the old west in Colorado, and is, to me, worth a stop an a few hours.

US 285 continues on to Antero Junction where US 24 meets up. Continue on US 285/24 to Johnson Village. From there you can explore Buena Vista, and if you want a place to stop, there's multiple good camogrounds/RV parks in that area including the KOA at Johnson Village.That's actually a good place to set up a base and explore that region if you've got the time. Rent a Jeep and take some side trips up and over Cottonwood Pass and explore the Taylor Park area.

From Johnson Village go south on US 285 to US 50. You can explore Salida near by that junction. Then take US 50 west to Gunnison, which takes you up and over Monarch Pass. At the top of that pass is an aerial tram that takes you to a summit on the south side of the pass with amazing vistas of the mountains to the south.

At 25 feet, shouldn't have any problems with any of the suggestions and finding parking. Not aware of any length restrictions at Black Canyon, but you can check their site at Black Canyon of the Gunnison for more info.