South end: SH 82 in Aspen | North end: I-70 | |
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Top of the rockies byway colorado 91 us 24 to leadville
Top of the Rockies is the name of a National Scenic Byway in Colorado, in the Western United States. Most of the byway is above 9,000 ft (2,700 m) and thus the name of the byway is Top of the Rockies. The byway goes over Tennessee Pass to the mining town of Leadville, Colorado.
Contents
- Top of the rockies byway colorado 91 us 24 to leadville
- Independence pass top of the rockies byway 82 to aspen
- Route description
- Points of interest
- References
Independence pass top of the rockies byway 82 to aspen
Route description
The byway starts in Aspen, traveling on SH 82 east over Independence Pass and near the Twin Lakes to just north of the town of Granite. The route then continues north on US 24 through Leadville to Interstate 70 (I-70). A spur of the byway continues along the entire length of SH 91 from Leadville to Copper Mountain, through Fremont Pass.
Points of interest
References
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