Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

State: Colorado
Length: 48.0 mi / 77.2 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive or a day to visit places along the byway

Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road is America's highest continuously paved road. Overlooks present peaks ranging from 12,000 to over 14,000 feet. Eleven miles of the route roam above tree line in the alpine tundra. Travelers may encounter forms of life and climatic conditions also found at the Arctic Circle.

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  Revel in Winter's Diversity on Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

  Dec 21, 2009 in Experience Winter on America's Byways

  Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, hiking, or backcountry camping—whatever your interests and skill levels may be, you'll find plenty of snowy adventures along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road in Colorado.

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  The Arctic World along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

  Jul 1, 2009

  “It is hard to describe what a sensation this new road is going to make. You will have the whole sweep of the Rockies before you in all directions,” said Horace Albright, director of the National Park Service during the Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road construction in 1931. Experience this “sensation” Horace described as you ascend America’s highest continuously paved road to an astonishing elevation of 12,183 feet.

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  1-Day Trip: Trail Ridge Must-See Tour
  (Colorado)

  Let Trail Ridge Road lead you on one of the most spectacular drives in the US. This 53-mile stretch of road peaks at an elevation of 12,183 feet...