Leadville, CO to Rocky Mtn NP
After exploring much of CO south of I70, we plan to head to RMNP from the Leadville area. (summer of 2015). A few questions: (1) any advantage to staying on the west side of the park? If so, route t...
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I love vacationing in Colorado and Wyoming and have done so every summer for the past 10+ years.
Estes Park is one of my favorite places but it is crowded. The west side of RMNP offers its own beauty as well. I don't think that you could go wrong on either side of RMNP, but make reservations early.
Also don't assume that every road on the map will allow you to tow your trailer. For instance there is a road out of Aspen that has a 35' limit. GPS will often route you over other roads that are 4 wheel drive only.
Estes Park is one of my favorite places but it is crowded. The west side of RMNP offers its own beauty as well. I don't think that you could go wrong on either side of RMNP, but make reservations early.
Also don't assume that every road on the map will allow you to tow your trailer. For instance there is a road out of Aspen that has a 35' limit. GPS will often route you over other roads that are 4 wheel drive only.
