The Spot In Colorado Where Visitors Can See The Continental Divide
By Grae Gleason
VACATIONS
The Continental Divide, also known as the Great Divide, is a timeless attraction for adventurous travelers that separates America's eastern and western waterways.
North America's highest paved road, Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, invites sightseers on a drive that showcases the Continental Divide's natural wonders.
Also known by its older name, Mount Evans Scenic Byway, visitors can begin their journey on it at Idaho Springs before taking the 28-mile drive to an altitude of over 14,130 feet.
Drivers will pass through Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, see the alpine beauty of Echo Lake, witness towering granite rock formations, and maybe even see local wildlife.
Stops like Mount Goliath Natural Area and Summit Lake Park offer more breathtaking views. At Mount Blue Sky Summit, marvel at your surroundings from the Crest House ruins.
Guests hoping to travel the byway must book a timed entry reservation via Recreation.gov. An All Recreation Sites ticket will run you about $15 per vehicle.