Monte Vista to Montrose
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Last edit: 16-04-2020
Route Summary This is a day or long rivers and mountains on all sides. A day of constantly changing vistas along each turn in the road. 4 Star Day all the way
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Duration
5h 45m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
422.20 km
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RouteXpert Review Leaving Monte Vista on Highway 165 the road is joined by the Rio Grande, this is the at the beginning of the 1900 mile journey as it makes its way to the Gulf of Mexico. At South Fork we head north along through the Rio Grande Valley. For 40 miles Route 149 follows the Rio Grande River, the open winding valley delivering a constantly changing landscape under a wide-open sky.
Pull over at the Wagon Wheel Gap Interpretive for an opportunity to see the Rio Grande River and learn history of the area at interpretive signs. Keep an eye out for bighorn sheep along the cliffs.
Further along the valley take a break at North Clear Creek Falls, these waterfalls feel out of place amongst the arid surroundings.
A break in Lake City and it is more open skies as the road just keeps delivering a new view around each corner.
Reaching the Great Mesa Reservoir Route 50 sits alongside taking you to the Great Mesa Dam.
Joining Colorado 90 the road starts to climb and for 30 miles the road twists and turns offering never-ending views of the river below.
The 90 continues to share vista after vista as the road seems to ever stay at one level all the way to Hotchkiss. After a fuel break head west towards Delta before turning south on Route 50 to Montrose where the day ends.
Stunning scenery and wonderful riding roads makes this a 4 star day
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