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Top of the Rockies
To see the best of what Colorado offers in just under 3 hours, take this 80-mile scenic route from Aspen.
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Top of the Rockies Details
To see the best of what Colorado offers in just under 3 hours, take this 80-mile scenic route from Aspen. You will drive past Mount Massive and Mount Elbert (two of the tallest peaks in Colorado) before winding along the Arkansas River towards the north. Then you will read Leadville, the highest community in the United States. From 10,200-feet above sea level, you will be wowed by the panoramic mountains and valleys. The road forks here, and you will need to decide whether to drive to Minturn Mountain to the west or Copper Mountain to the East. The Minturn route passes the Continental Divide and Lovers Leap while the road to Copper Mountain passes the breathtaking peaks of Democrat, Lincoln, and Quandary.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Top of the Rockies
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1.8 mi away
Mineral Belt Trail
Winding around the high-elevation slopes of the Rocky Mountains is this fun and exciting 11.6-mile loop.
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Mount Elbert
Hiking to the top of Colorados highest peak is no easy feat, although it is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that most trekkers can only dream about.
12.7 mi away
Twin Lakes
The reflection of the snow-capped Mount Ebert off these mirrored glacial lakes is almost too beautiful to believe.
13.1 mi away
Mount Elbert
Dominating the Rocky Mountain skyline is the mighty 14,440-foot peak of this snow-striped mountain.
14.7 mi away
Collegiate Peaks Byway
Between the vast whitewater canyons and the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Sawatch Range, this 57-mile drive has plenty to offer in terms of jaw-dropping landscapes.
