a month ago
Awesome ride. Way more scenic than riding the highway! And allot more fun!! Awesome sights/scenery. This was a great ride after visiting the Coors brewery. Add Rte 34 onto the trip and you'll not regret what you see!

294 reviews
a month ago
Awesome ride. Way more scenic than riding the highway! And allot more fun!! Awesome sights/scenery. This was a great ride after visiting the Coors brewery. Add Rte 34 onto the trip and you'll not regret what you see!
2 months ago
It was a beautiful drive through the Rocky Mountains, but if you are afraid of steep narrow winding roads, and no guard rails, this is not a road for you.
a year ago
Easy and beautiful drive from Estes Park to Black Hawk. In mid-March there was snow on the peaks but the roads were clear. Lots of available areas to pull off and see the beautiful vistas. Quaint towns along the drive to grab a bite to eat or do some shopping. Many trailheads along the way to stop and hike. We started in Estes Park and finished at Black Hawk. We made stops at the St. Catherine of Siena Chapel and hiked the Summit Trail at Hidden Treasure Trailhead after the drive. It took about 2 hours for the drive. This is the perfect drive to take in the mountain views by car.
3 months ago
Great scenic drive, Estes is absolutely great little town.
a year ago
So the key to this visit is getting the right directions. I was disappointed with the route Google took me. Not many Fall colors until I reach Estes Park. More were found on the way down. Also more pullouts were available going down for photos than going up I didn't go back to Denver on the way home but visited Erie, Colorado. I would definitely recommend going 66 to 36, it's out of the way but if you are looking for Fall colors you will not be disappointed. There are several cute places to stop in Erie for Coffee: Cristos or Fox Dog Lunch: The Post or Ice cream: Sweet's, careful not to mix it up with the other lol location that chose a similar name. If you get the right directions, it is a beautiful day! I also recommend stopping at the Estes Park Sign and enjoying the wildlife there. Do your homework about feeding chipmunk and you can feed the lot of them if you are willing to be patient...