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The Dallas Divide stands at 8,983 feet between Ridgway and Placerville in Southwest Colorado. It is serves as the geological divide between the San Juan Mountains and the Uncompahgre Plateau and is a great challenge for any cyclist.

The San Miguel River starts southwest of Telluride in the San Juan Mountains and flows northwest along the Uncompahgre Plateau. It's one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Southwest

The San Miguel River starts southwest of Telluride in the San Juan Mountains and flows northwest along the Uncompahgre Plateau. It's one of the last free-flowing rivers in the Southwest.

Naturita sits on the banks of the Dolores River at 5,417 feet in elevation. This town dates back to 1881 and offers a cafe, gas station, grocery store and motel.

The Hanging Flume was an open water chute, also called a flume that was built by the Montrose Placer Mining Company back in the 1800s. If you are not into history, you can still enjoy the view of the river surrounded by green banks and red sandstone rocks.

Baldridge Park is a very well kept park segmented by the Uncompahgre River that flows through. Along the bank you can find built-in seating, spots to go wading (which is also great for accompanied kids).

Montrose is a old-timey town on the western slope. The town itself offers an array of museums, restaurants, breweries, and lodging. With the Black Canyon of The Gunnison National Park on the outskirts of town, you'll find a lot of tourists using Montrose as a basecamp.

Delta Colorado primarily serves as a rest/fuel stop for cyclists riding from Grand Junction. To be honest, there isn't much here, but you can enjoy the rural feel and fill your pockets with snacks before you head back on the road.