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Recreation Region: Boulder Ranger District

Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway

The Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway is a State and Nationally designated byway. It runs from Estes Park at its north end to Black Hawk at the south end, traversing ridges and valleys of the Front Range. Highlights include scenic vistas of the Continental Divide and many historic mine sites of Boulder, Larimer and Gilpin counties. The Peak to Peak Scenic Byway passes through Allenspark, Ward, Nederland, and Rollinsville, in addition to some smaller communities along the way.

 

General Information

Street-legal vehicles only.

Getting There

Elevation

9,000'

Directions

Go west on any of the following canyons: Colorado Highway 6 (Clear Creek Canyon), Colorado Highway 46 (Golden Gate Canyon), Colorado Highway 72 (Coal Creek Canyon), Colorado Highway 119 (Boulder Creek Canyon), Colorado Highway 7 (South Saint Vrain Canyon), or US Highway 36 (North Saint Vrain) to access various sections of the scenic byway.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 5, 2025