May-28-2013 05:47 PM
Aug-29-2013 05:05 PM
life'sgood wrote:
We're going south for the winter on the I-25, coming from West yellowstone and going to Texas, but are going to detour to Utah to see Arches and Canyonlands.
So from Denver we're going to take the I-70 west. To avoid Denver we were thinking of taking the 34 to Estes or the 36 through Longmont and follow the 7 and 72 south through Raymond and Nederland until we'll connect with the I-70.
Is this possible towing a 39 foot 5th wheel (and a 2 ton Chevy) or will we have white nuckles all the way? I don't mind about windy but what about the elevation differences?
Thanks
Aug-29-2013 04:23 PM
We will be leaving Denver in our 38 foot class A gas powered MOHO while pulling our toad, to Estes Park. Any suggestions on which route to take?
If I can add to that, from Estes Park to Montrose.
Thanks, JMAT
Aug-29-2013 03:30 PM
Jun-02-2013 05:07 AM
crabbin cabin wrote:
Thunder Mountain made a mistake!! "If you are a little more adventurous you can take Grand County 1 from Hot Sulphur Springs to State Bridge"
Grand County 1 starts in Kremmling (Not Hot Sulphur)! The last time we did that it was gravel all the way to State bridge but, I agree , it is a great road.
But again - at State Bridge I would stay on the "River Road" (you are no longer in Grand County) all the way around thru' Burns to I 70 at Dotsero! and yes - it is doable with your rig!
Jun-01-2013 01:59 PM
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May-31-2013 02:17 PM
skipnchar wrote:
The SCENIC route would be the "peak to peak Highway (Colorado highway 7 out of Idaho Springs). Quick way would be I-25 north to Highway US 34 through Loveland. Are you looking for speed or scenery?
LOTS of possibilities for the Montrose leg but without knowing what you consider important in a route it's hard to be of much help. I'd probably want to go over Trail Ridge then US 40 over Berthoud Pass to I-70 through the tunnel then head south through Leadville on US 24 to US 50 at Salida, then take 50 west to Montrose. The route is fairly straight forward, scenic yet includes some Interstate to make time and it's not difficult driving.
Good luck / Skip
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May-29-2013 06:09 AM
Maw, Jim & Jake wrote:
We will be leaving Denver in our 38 foot class A gas powered MOHO while pulling our toad, to Estes Park. Any suggestions on which route to take?
If I can add to that, from Estes Park to Montrose.
Thanks, JMAT