Colorado Silver Thread Scenic Byway

The perfect mix of history and nature, this byway is the ultimate one-day road trip for adventure lovers. This 117-mile journey weaves through beautiful landscapes and historic mining towns that offer a glimpse into Colorado’s colorful history of almost 300 years. You will also be spoiled by the diverse landscape of mountains, valleys, and sprawling grassy pastures that greet you around every turn. It is lushness mostly due to the numerous bodies of water in the area, like the cascading North Clear Creek Waterfalls, the mighty Rio Grande River, and even Colorados second-largest lake, Lake San Cristobel.