50 is a good road, but slow going due to curves and tourists (especially if it's your first time). But between 50 and 70, I would take 50. Any time you save will be lost in Denver traffic.
I would run 15-6-70-50-25-87
Quick Routing Question...Colorado
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I dont understand your "ought to be a law..." comment. All I asked for was some opinion on how 50 was vs taking 70. Why would you respond if all you want to do is insult me?Powder Joints Thanks this. -
US-6 E, US-191 S, US-491 S, US-550 S, ... and I-37 S
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I think I'll go with 50 to see what the roads like since I haven't driven it yet. Used plenty of other CO back roads but not this one. My DM usually doesn't question what routes I take as long as I get there on time. I generally go the way they ask because of the fuel stops but this past year it seems Swifts routing system is based more on shortest distance and not most efficient. -
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Not arguing, but I dont understand 50 or 70 for going to the panhandle from provo. I run west constant. South thru Flag . Phx , El Paso and down. are you pre routed.
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Sometime back I had read some negative stuff about 50 but I think that was during the winter. This is the first time Swift has routed me on 50 to get down there. They used to route me across 70 and down 25. -
Perfect time of year to take 50. It will be gorgeous. Just watch for deer.
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US 50 is a fun, but deceiving road. You've got Cerro Summit, Blue Mesa Summit and Monarch Pass. The canyon stretch at the bottom of Blue Mesa Summit is tight and twisty, the stretch approaching Gunnison, while not tight, going too fast can cause a problem. Monarch Pass is a PITA, the East side is steep and easy to build up speed on. The worst stretch is from Salida to Pueblo, twisty, narrow, 35 mph limit, average once a week truck rollovers from going too fast.
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