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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.

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 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.

Blue Mesa Reservoir is a beautiful spot along U.S. Hwy. 50, nestled between Montrose and Gunnison. This vast, shimmering lake is where the Gunnison River rests before flowing through the rugged walls of Black Canyon.

Here, you will find a great view of the Blue Mesa Dam and Gunnison River. This dam is built with layers of soil and rocks, and it stands about 390 feet tall. Its top surface is 785 feet long.