A Traveler's Tale
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rreinhard
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This was a really beautiful drive around the San Juan Skyway. It had snowed two weeks before we left in the higher elevations and the tops of the...
San Juan Skyway
State: Colorado
National Forest: San Juan National Forest, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
Length: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km
Time to Allow: Five hours to drive or 1-2 days to experience the byway
Travel the "road to the sky" which offers views of the towering 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains to rolling hillsides speckled with ancient Indian pueblo ruins. Victorian towns offer both excitement and relaxation. Soak in hot springs, ride the narrow-gauge railroad, and sleep under the stars or in a cozy lodge.
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San Juan Skyway Overview
Craving recreation at high elevation? Travel the San Juan Skyway and discover history and high times in the streets, gold mines, and railway...
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Go Airborne on the San Juan Skyway
For skiers all across the nation, the Rocky Mountains are seen as a haven for downhill skiing, and no place is better to enjoy the thrill of the...
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3-Day Trip:
San Juan Skyway Must See Tour
(Colorado)This tour begins in the desert mesa region surrounding Mesa Verde and quickly climbs through high mountain forests to visit the Victorian mining...
Local Information
San Juan National Forest Visitors Center
970-247-4874
- Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests
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- San Juan National Forest
- Visit Website
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Forest Message
Be weather wise. Many byways in National Forests can climb in elevation over thousands of feet, and pass through remote areas. While the scenery is spectacular, it is important when driving in these conditions to be prepared. Check weather forecasts before leaving home, and remember that it becomes cooler and often more prone to storms at higher elevations. Be prepared with jackets, water, and emergency kit in your car.
