Colorado, United States
Colorado River Headwaters Byway
Follow the Colorado River from its source in Rocky Mountain lakes.
Grand Lake → State Bridge
- Distance
- 72 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- June - October
Highlights
- Grand Lake
- Kawuneeche Valley
- River source
Must ride
★ 8.1/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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