Routing Help WO to CO

[darrell]

I don't remember if 9 south of Kremmling is any good. Thought about taking 9 south toward Breckenridge and Buena Vista, then take Cottonwood Pass to Gunnison.

We have never spent the night in Walden because of camping and the high elevation but may try to motel there this trip. The North Park Inn on the south side of town has new rooms and looks decent. Have you noticed it when riding through or noticed any other motels in town that look decent.
I'm guessing you have not stayed in Walden since it's close to Steamboat.

South of Kremmling is a nice ride although from Kremmling to Grandby through the canyon around Hot Sulphur Springs and then south over Berthoud Pass to Georgetown, then south out of Georgetown to Grant over Guanella Pass, then south on 285 over Kenosha and Red Hill Passes on the way to Buena Vista is also a fun ride. The road from Georgetown to Grant is fully paved now just as Cottonwood Pass is.

125 from Walden to Grandby is a nice road and goes over Willow Creek Pass.

North Park Inn is very nice and fairly inexpensive. Have stayed there. Ask for a room in the long building along the south side of the motel complex with parking in front of your room, ground level and the newer rooms. Breakfast in town at the Moose Creek Cafe and dinner at the River Rock Cafe.

I’ll be in that area the middle of July. Elizabeth has a dog agility train the handler camp in Laramie, WY for 4 days so riding in that area those days.