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I'm planning a trip out to colorado in early september and I'm wondering if this road (67) is paved and good for a goldwing ride. I'm looking for suggestions. My plan is to spend the night in castle rock, then either take a long day to get to montrose, possibly taking 67 to 24 to 9 to 70 to 91 to 24 to 82 to 133 to 92 to 50 to Montrose, or find a place roughly halfway in between (Frisco?) to make it a two day ride. Can anyone tell me if all of those roads are paved? Any suggestions on inexpensive motels somewhere near the halfway point on the route?
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PoorSSJ
 
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Hwy 67

I was on 67 from Woodland Park to Deckers and then took Deckers Road to Pine Valley Road to 285. The part of 67 I was on is good pavement. The forest in that area burned several times in different areas over the last few years - Google the Deckers Fire.


If you need some good ride routes through those areas browse the Rockies Gold Web sites.

http://rockies-gold.net
 
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I rode from Sedaila to Deckers just the other day. 67 is paved most of the way. However the four (4) miles that are not paved is challenging if you are not used to riding in dirt. There is one section that has a 15% down grade with several curves. Once you meet up with the Platte River road you will need to turn left towards Deckers.
 
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Here is the route I would suggest, and it includes the 4 miles of dirt that PingJockey mentioned. http://goo.gl/maps/BQue9 Also note that the first destination is Sprucewood, you need to BEAR RIGHT when you get to sprucewood (left and right are both dirt), otherwise you'll be going 10 miles of dirt rather than 4. I've ridden the 4 miles of dirt several times. It's not my favorite bit of road, but it's not horrible either. Half of it is hard packed and oiled for a school bus that services the homes in the area. It's the last 2 miles that are down hill and a bit soft.
 
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PoorSSJ said:
taking 67 to 24 to 9 to 70 to 91 to 24 to 82 to 133 to 92 to 50 to Montrose, or find a place roughly halfway in between (Frisco?) to make it a two day ride. Can anyone tell me if all of those roads are paved? Any suggestions on inexpensive motels somewhere near the halfway point on the route?
Thanks!
PoorSSJ
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I've ridden every bit of that route many times. All but the 4 miles we've already mentioned is paved and very well maintained. You could ride the entire route in a day if you keep the stops to a minimum. But if you like to stop, I've stayed in the Frisco Lodge. I was frozen after crossing Independence Pass in a freezing rain, and it had a Jacuzzi. It was pretty rustic and cheap, but I thought it had real character (common bathroom).

I've never stayed in Leadville and I doubt that you want to pay Aspen prices.

If you do stay a night in the middle, do yourself a favor and take a small detour. Before 82, go the 20 miles farther South to Buena Vista, take 306 up to the top of Cottonwood pass (higher even than Independence Pass). Then backtrack up to 82 and continue. How many 12,000+ foot passes do you get to ride over anyway?

While you're still planning, don't forget that you can ride to the top of Pikes Peak (fully paved all the way to the top) or Mt Evans (same). Don't forget Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument. I assume you're headed to Montrose on your way to the Million Dollar Highway. If so, maybe opt to stay the night in Ouray instead. Montrose is just a small city, but Ouray is an experience.

Ok, enough blathering about my favorite places. Enjoy your ride.
 
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I think I'll opt to avoid the dirt, a 15% downhill on somewhat soft dirt sounds scary to me on my wing. Where exactly is the dirt section? Any other route suggestions besides I 25?
 
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Vragor said:
Only 2 alternates. South to Colorado Springs and pick up 24 completely skipping 67.

Or north to 285 then south on 126? to Deckers where you rejoin 67. I know some great roads to get you to 285
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Sorry to be such a pest. What would you take to get to 285? I"m trying to hit the nice twisty, scenic mountain roads, avoiding the main highways, but staying off of the unpaved stuff.
 
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PoorSSJ said:
Sorry to be such a pest. What would you take to get to 285? I"m trying to hit the nice twisty, scenic mountain roads, avoiding the main highways, but staying off of the unpaved stuff.
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From Castle Rock, take US-85 (a.k.a. Santa Fe Drive) north to C-470. Go west to the Wadsworth Blvd. exit, only about three miles of 4-lane. Go south about 1/4 mile and turn right at the stop light at Deer Creek Canyon Road. About 7 miles up the canyon there will be a small sign pointing left to Pleasant Park Road / High Grade Road. It will lead you, in about 10 miles, to Conifer. This is definitely your scenic, twisty mountain road you want. You can get on 285 at Conifer. Just don't tell anyone about this. It is one of the secret front range roads. Watch out for the bicyclists.

Taking 285 south for 6.5 miles will get you to CO-126, which becomes 67 at Deckers. Allow about an hour from this intersection to Woodland Park. Good eats can be had in Deckers at The Hungry Bear. They close at about 2:00 though.

You should allow about two and a half hours for this ride.
 
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PingJockey said:
From Castle Rock, take US-85 (a.k.a. Santa Fe Drive) north to C-470. Go west to the Wadsworth Blvd. exit, only about three miles of 4-lane. Go south about 1/4 mile and turn right at the stop light at Deer Creek Canyon Road. About 7 miles up the canyon there will be a small sign pointing left to Pleasant Park Road / High Grade Road. It will lead you, in about 10 miles, to Conifer. This is definitely your scenic, twisty mountain road you want. You can get on 285 at Conifer. Just don't tell anyone about this. It is one of the secret front range roads. Watch out for the bicyclists.

Taking 285 south for 6.5 miles will get you to CO-126, which becomes 67 at Deckers. Allow about an hour from this intersection to Woodland Park. Good eats can be had in Deckers at The Hungry Bear. They close at about 2:00 though.

You should allow about two and a half hours for this ride.
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This is indeed some great riding. Don't skip 126 and 67. Even with the burned areas, it's a beautiful ride.
 
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