Steep Grades Colorado Springs to Moab

Brent and Gina wrote:

JAC1982 wrote:
OP, my husband is like you, he does NOT like switchbacks or narrow roads even with guard rails. Even driving over dams makes him really nervous. He grew up in Wyoming and has lived either there or here in CO with the exception of a few years in AZ. He doesn't even like doing it in a car. So it's not just an issue of him "not being used to it", it's a genuine fear. That being said, we do I-70 to the Fruita area once a year and he does just fine with it. It has huge shoulders for much of it and lots of truck traffic, so if you're nervous, just hop in the right lane with them and take it easy. The windiest/narrowest part is Glenwood Canyon but the speed limit is lowered there and it's still 2 lanes each way (except during construction).

IMO, the worst part is on I-70 near Genesee/Lookout Mountain, heading East. The stuff around Silverthorne/tunnel is easier than that last drop down into Denver.

Thanks! Have you guys taken 50 before? I'm leaning towards 50.