Favorite Ride: Scenic Southern Colorado
Mountain passes in southern Colorado are a sensory overload of crisp, clean air and forever views. Photos by the author.
You?d be hard pressed to find two more picturesque towns anywhere in the Southwest than Durango and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. These southern Colorado hamlets are only 60 miles apart, a distance that can be spanned in a little more than an hour. But what?s the fun in that" Motorcyclists are known for seeking routes that combine curves, views and intrigue, even if those paths take us well out of our way. Here is a look at an amazing, albeit indirect route between the two cities.
Our starting point, Durango, Colorado, is a magnetic mecca for tourists, active sports enthusiasts, history buffs and motorcyclists. Flanking the beautiful Animas River, the historic mining and railroad town harkens back to the Old West while embracing all that is new and vibrant. There is an impressive variety of lodging and dining options, but be forewarned, mountain chic does not come cheap in this popular destination. One hotel that is worth the splurge, in my opinion, is the historic Strater Hotel. The Main Avenue landmark offers rooms in comfortable classic style in a great location for exploring the town. To ride the Rockies in the springtime is to be totally enveloped in every hue of green.
Let?s get to that circuitous route. Pagosa Springs is due east from Durango, but that?s not my path. One of the most amazing roads in the country is U.S. Route 550 north of Durango. ...
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