A snowmobiling trip along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway is the perfect opportunity to catch beautiful views of the snow-covered Rockies. Wind in and out of trees and up and down powder-blanketed hills as you ride along in Colorado's winter wonderland of snow. Snowmobiling is the perfect way to become acquainted with the byway as you explore places on a snowmobile that you never could in your car.
At the northern end of the byway, make the Grand Lake area your destination and you will be pleased with approximately 150 miles of groomed trails. The Grand Lake Trail Groomers Club, Inc. grooms the trails every winter, readying them for a season’s worth of snow junkies. Travelers come here from all over the world to rent machines and enjoy the area on the back of a snowmobile. From the very young to the very old, the Grand Lakes area attracts riders with its powder and fun play areas. Come for a day trip or a weekend getaway, or even stay for an entire week to play in the snow.
As you stop by the town of Grand Lake, you will discover a community willing to provide some of the best snowmobiling amenities available. Grand Lake has been carefully preserved as one of Colorado's oldest resort towns. In addition to the excellent snowmobiling offered at Grand Lake, the town's wooden boardwalks, unique architecture, and rustic Victorian touch are guaranteed to charm you.
Whether you are racing across powdery tufts of backcountry snow or just walking Grand Lake’s wooden boardwalks, you will be content with a trip along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway. A trip along this byway is your opportunity to experience some of the best snowmobiling in the Rockies firsthand. Don't miss out on the snowmobiling as you travel one of Colorado's most beautiful byways. It will be the experience of a lifetime.
