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Top of the Rockies National Scenic Byway
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With Colorado's highest peaks on all sides, this aptly named road travels right through the center of the Rocky Mountains. The Top of the Rockies byway crosses the Continental Divide twice as it travels south along the spine of North America. The scenery is spectacular and the well-maintained road is kept open year-round.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
South of Vail in the central Rockies |
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| Setting: |
Mountainous |
| Surface: |
Paved |
| Length: |
75 miles |
| Time to Allow: |
3 to 5 hours |
| Camping Info: |
Tigiwon, Hornsilver, Blodgett, Camp Hale, Halfmoon |
| Season: |
Year-round, but heavy snows can prevent access to viewpoints and sites |
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