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Colorado Silver Thread Scenic Byway
The perfect mix of history and nature, this byway is the ultimate one-day road trip for adventure lovers.
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Colorado Silver Thread Scenic Byway Details
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.
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Nearby Parks Around Colorado Silver Thread Scenic Byway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Colorado Silver Thread Scenic Byway
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11.3 mi away
East Bellows Creek Trail
The Wheeler Geologic Area at the end of the trail is strange and beautiful, with its sharp spires of hardened volcanic ash morphing into smooth folded surfaces.
16.7 mi away
Wheeler Geologic Area
Colorados first national monument is an alien-like landscape of rocky spires and eroded fairy chimneys with a history that dates back over 25 million years.
20.1 mi away
Rainbow Hot Springs
Often overlooked for the well-developed hot springs in the neighboring town of Pagosa Springs, these bathing pools offer a more primitive and rural experience for anyone who wants to enjoy a soothing soak in nature.
22.2 mi away
Rio Grande National Forest
At just under 2 million acres of southwestern Colorado land, the Rio Grande National Forest is a massive area for avid wilderness adventurers.
33.0 mi away
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
The Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge was established to provide a home for waterfowl in the San Luis Valley.
