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As unique as it is beautiful the Red Cliff Bridge is Colorado's only cantilevered steel arch bridge. Originally constructed in 1940, the bridge was heavily restored in 2004. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985

Climbing Independence Pass eastwards from Aspen is a bucket-list journey to the Continental Divide, reaching an extreme altitude of 12,095ft, making it one of North America's highest paved passes. Prepare for a very long 18-20 mile and challenging climb gaining over 4000ft; while the average grade is moderate at 4-5%, expect long, sustained climbing sections particularly above the tree line, likely averaging 6-8% in parts, amplified significantly by the thin air. Along the route you'll see the stunning transition through beautiful aspen groves to breathtaking alpine tundra vistas. Be aware that services are non-existent between Aspen and Twin Lakes so be self-sufficient and check the road status before attempting the climb.

The Vail Pass Bike Path, or Vail Pass RecPath is 8.7 miles (one way) up from the town of Vail to the summit of Vail Pass. The bike trail begins on old Highway 6 for the first 3.5 miles. After that, turn right to follow the path to up Vail Pass (if you miss the turn and continue straight, the old highway ends after about .25 miles). As you ride, enjoy the stunning scenery safely away from cars. Once you hit the summit of Vail Pass, there are bathrooms, water, and parking. You can either then turn back and enjoy a super fun descent back down to Vail, or ride down the other side to Copper Mountain and back.

From this spot on Bighorn Road, you get fantastic, sweeping views of Vail Valley, the ski resort, and surrounding mountains. This is a great place to pause and sip some water on the steep ascent, or admire as you fly down on the fast descent.

There are actually a couple Black Lakes here just off the side of the paved bike path. A bit down the south side of the pass is the main parking area and facilities for Vail Pass.

This lake provides stunning views of mountains, pine trees, red rocks, and water, truly encapsulating the Colorado experience. Regularly stocked with trout, it's a good place to stop, and if you choose to fish, make sure you have a fishing license.

This iconic bridge is located in Red Cliff, Colorado and is also known as the Red Cliff Bridge or Eagle River Bridge. Spanning the Eagle River, the Red Cliff Bridge is a distinctive historic landmark in the town.

Although the town of Vail is best known for its world-famous ski resort, there is a lot more to this town than that. The town is surrounded by hiking and biking trails, like the popular Booth Falls Trail, and other activities such as fly-fishing and gondola rides. In the summer, golfers can also tee off at Vail Golf Club. The town itself offers a mix of upscale boutiques, art galleries, and unique shops in Vail Village and Lionshead. There are restaurants, cafes, and breweries too for you to grab a great bite to eat at after a day of adventuring.