Highway 71 in Colorado
Has anyone traveled highway 71 in Colorado? We will be going from Casper Wyoming to Limon, CO. Thinking about taking 34 out of Greeley, over to 71, and then 71 down to Limon. Our goal is to avoid Denv...
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jrp wrote:
If you're interested in getting from Casper to Limon quickly, without a scenic tour of the state, and avoiding the worst of Denver traffic, just use the E470 beltway, from I25 to 287. It goes around the outskirts of Denver and its a toll road, so the traffic is usually lighter, unless you insist on going thru at rush hour peak.
I haven't been on 71 for 15 yrs, but wouldn't use it in my big rig.
E470 traffic will be lighter. Be prepared for the bill in the mail though!! A .motor home w/ toad--$$$.
