Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway Map

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Places to Stay and Fun Things to Do along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway:

Falls River Lodge & Cabin

Nestled in San Juan Mountains, near Lake City, 3 bedroom 3 baths, and a cabin, on river with private fishing waters, 2 levels of deck overhang the river on two sides of the house. Perfect for 1 or 2 families.

G & M Cabins

Fully equipped cabins with kitchens in Lake City. Walk to shops and restaurants. Drive historic Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and visit ghost towns "on top of the world." Outdoor activities are boundless.

Lakeview Cabins, Condos & Vacation Homes

We have vacation rentals of all kinds -- cabins, condos, and vacation homes! Some on Lake San Cristobal, Colorado's 2nd largest natural lake, but we also have secluded and river properties.

Pleasant View Resort & Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals

Waiting for your adventure-a QUIET destination high in the San Juan Mountains. Modern & fully equipped cabins at the south end of Lake City. Rent NEW jeeps on-site for scenic drives. FREE Wi-Fi.

Woodlake Park Campground & Cabins

2-1/2 miles south of Lake City on Silver Thread Scenic Byway, near Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. Big uncrowded pull-thru full hookups. Tenters A-OK. 4 Cabins, a Vacation Home & an apartment. Pavilion.

Volcanic activity filled the south west region of Colorado before humans walked the planet. These volcanoes filled the area with rich deposits of gold, silver, zinc and other precious materials. In the late 1800s, miners came west to strike it rich from the remnants of the volcanoes. Many of the towns boomed when the railroad brought mobility. However, the towns along the Alpine Loop byway were too high in the mountains to get railroad access. Now, though, the only the skeletons of these mining towns remain. Destroyed by floods, harsh winters, or being mined dry, the towns did not endure, but the scenery still survives. The Alpine Loop covers 65 miles of roads between the towns of Lake City, Ouray, and Silverton. Depending on winter snows, the Loop opens in late May or early June and closes in late October. Give 1-2 days to cover all the byway has to offer.

Be sure to travel either Cinnamon Pass or Engineer Pass. Each pass rises to over 12,000'. From Cinnamon pass, one can view Handies, Redcloud, and Sunshine Peaks, each over 14,000'. On Engineer Pass, Mt. Sneffels at 14,150' and Uncompahgre Peak at 14,309' can be seen. However, to traverse these parts, you will need a 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle such as a Jeep or ATV. If you don't have such a vehicle, you can rent one in the surrounding communities, or go on a 4-wheel drive tour that allows you to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Other activities in the area include fishing for trout in the many nearby lakes and streams, hunting, backpacking, mountain biking, and technical mountain climbing. Hiking is also a common pastime, with over 100 miles of trails ranging from moderate to difficult surrounding the area. Wherever you decide to venture, the best the Rocky Mountains have to offer will surround you.

For More Activities & Information:

Lake City/Creede/South Fork Local Area Map

/ Alpine Scenic Loop / Cache La Poudre Scenic Drive / Colorado River Headwaters / Collegiate Peaks Byway / Dinosaur Diamond / Flat Tops Trail / Frontier Pathway / Goldbelt Tour / Grand Mesa Scenic Byway / Guanella Pass / Highway of Legends / Lariat Loop / Los Caminos Antiguos

/ Mount Evans / Pawnee Pioneer Trail / Peak to Peak Highway / Pikes Peak Road
/ San Juan Skyway / Santa Fe Trail / Silver Thread Scenic Byway / South Platte River Trail / Top of the Rockies / Trail of the Ancients / Trail Ridge Road / Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic Drive / West Elk Scenic Loop

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