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Cottonwood Pass is the high point along the road between Buena Vista and Taylor Park Reservoir. This point on the road is well above treeline and is along the Colorado Trail. It's worth visiting even if you don't want to journey far from the car.

Quaint western mountain town renowned for its year-round outdoor activities. Here you will discover the vast two million acres of public lands through hiking and mountain biking.

Here you cross a bridge spanning over the Taylor River. The river starts between Star Peak and Crystal Peak in the Elk Mountains and flowers southeast. During summer months, the river is full of fisherman and rafters. Great place to stop and take a break.

Nestled between the waters of the Taylor and East Rivers, Almont is a piece of small-town Colorado history. Originally named Fishers, it later adopted the name Almont, after a famous racehorse. The town played a crucial role in the mining era, but nowadays, it draws in fishing enthusiasts and rafters.

This compact dirt backroad, mostly characterized by its washboard surface, offers a glimpse of Gunnison County's breathtaking backcountry as it connects the town of Almont to Route 135.

Nestled between the waters of the Taylor and East Rivers, Almont is a piece of small-town Colorado history. Originally named Fishers, it later adopted the name Almont, after a famous racehorse. The town played a crucial role in the mining era, but nowadays, it draws in fishing enthusiasts and rafters.

Cumberland Pass Road also known as Forest Road 765 is a well-maintained dirt road that ventures into the heart of the Rockies. This ultra-high mountain pass weaves through the captivating Sawatch Range in the Gunnison National Forest. This pass has been connecting the old mining towns of Pitkin and Tincup since 1882 when it was constructed to enable wagon travel. Along the way, you'll encounter the remnants of old mining houses and artifacts.

This scenic route will take you through old mining towns where you'll find an authentic glimpse of the past. The byway's northern stretch has been extended to Blue Mesa Reservoir, where it meets the crossroads of US 50 and CO 149.