Posted in Colorado
October 17, 2018
This 2-Hour Drive Through Colorado Is The Best Way To See This Year’s Fall Colors
If you are like me, you are already dreaming of what outdoor adventures this weekend may bring. If you pine for Colorado’s changing and oh-so vibrant fall colors, we recommend spending a day on this two-hour drive through some of Colorado’s best autumn colors.
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At 14,440 feet, Mount Elbert isn't only the highest point in both Colorado and the Mississippi River drainage basin, but the second-highest in the entire United States (with the highest being California's Mount Whitney at 14,505 feet).
Fun fact: This colorful part of the Centennial State was once home to an original line for the iconic Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad.
For even more beautiful byways, click on These 12 Beautiful Byways In Colorado Are Perfect For A Scenic Drive.
