📷 Photo by Deepak Adhikari on UnsplashRoad trips from Boulder
4 road trips that start in or near Boulder, from 2 to 5 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Mount Blue Sky, Georgetown and Loveland Pass to Breckenridge
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Rocky Mountain’s west side to Steamboat Springs
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Top of the Rockies to Aspen
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Above the clouds and among the moose – by camper over Peak to Peak and the Trail Ridge Road
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Blue Sky, Georgetown and Loveland Pass to Breckenridge | 2 | 89 mi | 1 h 36 min | 7 |
| Rocky Mountain’s west side to Steamboat Springs | 3 | 122 mi | 2 h 10 min | 9 |
| Top of the Rockies to Aspen | 3 | 191 mi | 3 h 25 min | 6 |
| Above the clouds and among the moose – by camper over Peak to Peak and the Trail Ridge Road | 5 | 137 mi | 2 h 27 min | 9 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Boulder?
Popular routes starting in or near Boulder: Mount Blue Sky, Georgetown and Loveland Pass to Breckenridge, Rocky Mountain’s west side to Steamboat Springs, Top of the Rockies to Aspen and Above the clouds and among the moose – by camper over Peak to Peak and the Trail Ridge Road.
Is there a short road trip from Boulder?
The shortest is Mount Blue Sky, Georgetown and Loveland Pass to Breckenridge: 2 days, about 89 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Boulder?
The longest is Top of the Rockies to Aspen: 3 days, about 191 mi with 6 stops.