9 Best Fall Drives in Colorado to See Mountain Autumn Colors Story

9 Best Fall Drives in Colorado to See Mountain Autumn Colors

The mountains nearly always have scenic drives and beautiful overlooks to stop and take in the view.

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You pretty much can’t go wrong with any kind of road trip through a canyon or drive to your favorite Colorado mountain town.

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1. Gold Belt Fall Foliage Drive

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2. Highway 6 from Golden to Idaho Springs

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3. Highway 24 west from Woodland Park to Hartsel

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4. Hoosier Pass between Alma and Breckenridge

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5. Eisenhower Tunnel on the way to Glenwood Canyon

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6. The Peak to Peak Highway starting in Estes Park

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Swipe up for more!

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More places to explore

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