I-70 west to the US40/Empire exit, then northwest to Steamboat Springs.
Steamboat Springs has genuine western hospitality, a world class ski resort, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational and photo opportunities.
Turn north on 3rd Street, then east on Fish Creek Falls Rd for approximately 3 miles to the parking area.
Day Use Fee: $5It’s an easy 0.5 mile RT to Fish Creek Falls. To reach the upper falls:
From US 40/3rd St in Steamboat, south about 4 miles to SH 131, then south to CR 17 in Yampa.
From I-70/C470 via US 40 — 144 miles 2 hr 50 mins
Seasonal ClosureThe eastern half of the byway is a well maintained, gravel road and, in good conditions, is passable by most 2wd passenger vehicles. The western half, into Meeker, is paved. Open to snowmobiles in winter.
From CR17/Main St in Yampa, head south on Main (CR7) 7 miles to FR900, then anther 10 miles to the Stillwater Trailhead.
The Devil’s Causeway follows a narrow strip of land that connects two major sections of the Flat Tops. Both sides of the trail are 60′-80′ cliffs with steep talus slopes dropping another 600′-800′ into the drainage below. The rough, 3′ wide crest is a spot any hiker or climber will never forget.
The trail parallels the north side of Stillwater Reservoir for 0.8 miles, reaching a registration/information board at the junction with trail #1120. Head right (N) at the junction and pass Little Causeway Lake at mile 1.6; good camping and fishing at the Lake. From here the trail climbs along and through talus slopes to a watershed divide at mile 2.3. A side trail on the left makes a steep ascent to the Devil’s Causeway, mile 2.8.
The Visitor’s Center is located at the intersection of US 40/Harpers Corner Drive.
Seasonal ClosureA scenic, paved 32-mile road leads to the heart of Dinosaur National Monument’s canyon country. Several picnic areas and the trailheads of three hiking trails are located just off Harpers Corner Drive.
The tour begins in the town of Rangely. Pick up a brochure and map in town to help with navigation.
There are three sections to the tour; SH 64, SH 139, and Rangely Dragon Road (and other county roads used to connect with SH 139). Rangely Dragon Road and the other county roads are maintained, gravel-surfaced and passable, in dry conditions, by 2wd passenger vehicles. High clearance is recommended.
From SH 64/SH 139 St in Rangely, drive east 9.1 miles and turn south on CR 122. Drive 14 miles to CR 103; turn right and continue south on CR 103 for another 11.7 miles to CR 80, Turn left and proceed 9.7 miles to CR 24X and turn left (N). Drive 5.1 miles and continue straight on CR 122 16.4 miles to return to SH 64.
This route is entirely on maintained county roads; most of them are unpaved and in rugged
terrain. A four wheel drive, high clearance vehicle is recommended, especially on CR 103.