How to drive the scenic road through Glenwood Canyon in Colorado?
Located in the US state of Colorado, the 12.5-mile stretch of Interstate-70 through Glenwood Canyon is a marvel of engineering.
Where is Glenwood Canyon?
The canyon straddles Garfield and Eagle counties in western Colorado. Surrounded by the vast White River National Forest, the canyon was carved by the power of the Colorado River over three million years.
When was the road through Glenwood Canyon built?
The stunning road alongside the Colorado River was completed on October 14, 1992 but a road existed since pioneer times.
How long is the road through Glenwood Canyon?
The road through the canyon is fully paved. It is 20-kilometer (12.5-mile)-long and comprises 40 viaducts and bridges and 3 tunnels. A must do travel in a lifetime. The paved road that passes through Glenwood Canyon will give you some dramatic views. Tucked away in the rugged Rocky Mountains, the very scenic drive through the canyon follows the Colorado River as it winds through the canyon with its cliffs towering a maximum of 2,000 feet above the river. The freeway is also prone to rockslides in the canyon.
Road suggested by: Jorge Manuel Gómez Sánchez