Guanella Pass Road
Places to Visit

  • Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest (CO)

    The forests encompass 1.5 million acres and extends north to the Wyoming border, south of I-70 to Mount Evans, and west across the Continental divide to the Williams Fork area.

    Location:

    Located in northcentral Colorado.

  • Geneva City Townsite (CO)

    Geneva City Townsite is a reminder of the mining days along Guanella Pass.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    CO

  • Georgetown (CO)

    Known as the "Silver Queen of the Rockies," this town blends the feelings of a past mining boom town with the peaceful setting for which it is now known.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Georgetown, CO

  • Guanella Pass Summit (CO)

    At 11,669 feet, Guanella Pass Summit is a popular place for recreation and viewing the unique alpine plant communities.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Guanella Pass, CO

  • Mt. Evans Wilderness Area (CO)

    Mt. Evans Wilderness Area provides a close up look at the alpine tundra regions and offers visitors a chance to escape into the wilderness of Colorado.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    CO

  • Pike & San Isabel National Forest (CO)

    Visit ghost towns or backpack for miles on the Colorado or Continental Divide Trails. The opportunities at the Pike & San Isabel National Forests are endless.

    Location:

    Located in south-central Colorado, south of Denver and west of Colorado Springs