Dropping 1,700 feet in elevation from end to end, the Colorado River Headwaters Byway follows the Colorado past reservoirs and lush ranchlands, and through narrow canyons flanked by the railroad. Wildlife abounds and access to miles of public land offers year-round recreation and views of mountain landscapes and geology.
- Length
- 69 mi / 111 km
- Time to allow
- 90 minutes to drive or three to six hours to enjoy this byway
- Fees
- None
Who looks after this road
- Grand Lake Area Chamber of Commerce · 970-627-3402
- Greater Granby Chamber of Commerce · 970-887-2311, 800-325-1661
We publish 5 places that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.
“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.
Rocky Mountain National ParkCO10 miles off
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Trail Ridge Road to Grand LakeCOon the road
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Grand LakeCO1 mile off
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Lake GranbyCO2 miles offLake
reservoir
- Boating
- Motorized and non-motorized boats; boat inspections required
- Cost
- ANRA pass or interagency pass needed in fee areas
Granby RanchCO5 miles offSki or bike
Family area with summer bike park
- Kind
- Ski Areas
- Bike park in summer
- Summer bike park