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Early Departure
Early Departure
7:00 AM - Depart Denver
Travel to Kenosha Pass - 1 hr 30 min (stop for coffee along the way)
8:30 AM - Arrive at Kenosha Pass
Enjoy the fall color at Kenosha Pass - stop will be dependent on parking availability
Late Departure
Late Departure
Kenosha Pass
Kenosha Pass
Park County, CO Elev. 9,997 ft
Expansive stands of Aspen and views of South Park make this a popular choice for many residents of the Front Range in the fall. The pass gets very busy on autumn weekends, especially when the aspens are turning.
Early Departure
Early Departure
9:00 AM - Depart Kenosha Pass
Travel to St. Elmo - 1 hr 45 min
10:45 AM - Arrive at St. Elmo Ghost Town
Walk around the remains of St. Elmo
Late Departure
Late Departure
9:00 AM - Depart Denver
Travel to Colorado Springs - 1 hr 15 min
10:15 AM - Arrive in Colorado Springs
Grab a coffee or a bite to eat in Old Colorado City before venturing over to Seven Falls
St. Elmo Ghost Town
St. Elmo Ghost Town
Chaffee County, CO Elev. 9,961 ft
St. Elmo is one of the best preserved and most accessible ghost towns in the western US. Founded in 1880 during the gold and silver rush, the population topped out around 2,000 before being abandoned by the 1930s.
Old Colorado City
Old Colorado City
Colorado Springs, CO Elev. 6,035 ft
Founded during the Pikes Peak gold rush in the late 1850s, Old Colorado City is a bustling and historic neighborhood of Colorado Springs filled shops, galleries, and cafes.
Seven Falls at the Broadmoor
Seven Falls at the Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, CO Elev. 6,035 ft
A dramatic series of cascading waterfalls set back in South Cheyenne Canyon, Seven Falls is a unique and unexpected natural wonder in Colorado Springs. Enjoy the view from the bottom or climb the 224 steps to the top.
Admission: $17
Early Departure
Early Departure
11:00 AM - Depart St. Elmo
Travel to Salida - 1 hr (with stops at scenic turnouts)
12:00 PM - Arrive in Salida
Stroll the streets of Salida and venture to the top of S Mtn.
Late Departure
Late Departure
More time in Colorado Springs
Salida, CO
Salida, CO
Chaffee County, CO Elev. 7,083 ft
Sitting at the mouth of Bighorn Sheep Canyon, Salida is an energetic mountain town along the Arkansas River. Climb to the top of Tenderfoot Hill and enjoy the view or stroll along the river. Grab a coffee at the Brown Dog Coffee Co. or a bite to eat at one of the many cafes.
Early Departure
Early Departure
1:00 PM - Depart Salida
Travel to Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park - 1 hr 50 min
2:50 PM - Arrive at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Spend some time exploring the sand dunes and Medano Creek.
Late Departure
Late Departure
1:30 PM - Depart Colorado Springs
Travel to Taos (via Cimarron Canyon) - 5 hrs
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Alamosa County, CO Elev. 7,515 ft
Sand dunes, some towering 750 ft above the valley floor, sit at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. At the base, the seasonal Medano Creek flows across the sand.
Early Departure
Early Departure
3:20 PM - Depart the Great Sand Dunes
Travel to Rio Grande del Norte Nat'l Monument - 1 hr 45 min
5:05 PM - Arrive at Rio Grand del Norte National Monument
Stroll along the rim or venture down below on one of the many trails
Late Departure
Late Departure
Travel to Taos
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
Taos County, CO Elev. 7,000 ft
In the northern New Mexico desert, the Rio Grande cuts deeply into into the volcanic basalt flows that cover the area. The gorge, up to 800 feet deep, is a dramatic landmark in this otherwise flat landscape.
Early Departure
Early Departure
5:35 PM - Depart Rio Grand del Norte National Monument
Travel to Taos Ski Valley, NM - 1 hr 5 min
6:40 PM - Arrive at Taos Ski Valley, NM
Late Departure
Late Departure
6:30 PM - Arrive at Taos Ski Valley, NM
Taos Ski Valley, NM
Taos Ski Valley, NM
Taos County, CO Elev. 9,321 ft
At the top of a steep, narrow canyon at the base of Mt Wheeler, TSV is one of the top ski resorts in New Mexico in the winter and an idyllic mountain getaway in the summer.
Dinner
Dinner
If coming in from Rio Grande del Norte/Questa, you will bypass Taos via Arroyo Hondo. If coming in from Cimarron Canyon/Angel Fire, you will pass through central Taos.
There are a few dining options available in Taos Ski Valley with many more in central Taos. There are also grocery stores in Taos, including Smith's and Albertson's.
See more on dining options around Taos and Taos Ski Valley here.
Spend the night in Taos Ski Valley
Spend the night in Taos Ski Valley
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