Quick Routing Question...Colorado

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

 

US-6 E, US-191 S, US-491 S, US-550 S, ... and I-37 S

 

Because it depends on where you're going in the panhandle ... the way you're headed is alright if you're going to be up near OK ... but if you are close to or south of Amarillo, Powder's route is the way to go ... though he left out US 64 to get to 550 and I40 to get to 27.

 

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.

 

Perfect time of year to take 50. It will be gorgeous. Just watch for deer.

 

Keep in mind ... 50 will be slow going and I don't recall a whole lot of places to stop between Grand Junction and Pueblo

 

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.