Expansive, edgy, and often windy, the city of Chicago is not only one of America's largest cities but also boasts a dense concentration of cultural sights to match its size with summer lake-based activity thrown in to seal the deal.
This scenic route travels up and over the White River Plateau, with its endpoints in the small towns of Meeker and Yampa. Much of these beautiful forested mountains are protected by roadless wilderness areas, but the Flat Tops Trail skirts the edge, getting you as close as you can in a motorized vehicle to this pristine area. Travelers can take a side trip to Trapper's Lake in the heart of the area, or explore the hundreds of miles of trails that branch off from the road.
Details
Location:
Through the White River and Routt National Forests in northwest Colorado
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Maintained Dirt or Gravel
Length:
82 miles
Time:
2 hours
Main Roads:
Co Rd 8
Season:
June to October
Camping Info
Chapman Reservoir, Vaughn Lake, Marvine
Additional Details:
The western half of this route is paved; the eastern half is improved gravel.
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