Highlights:
Flowers, hot springs and a waterfall within 4 miles of Steamboat Springs.
Fantastic fall foliage and the heart stopping scenery of the Devils Causeway along the Flat Tops Scenic Byway.
Ancient petroglyphs and pictographs, wild horses and the canyon country around Rangely.
Steamboat Springs
A wealth of opportunities!
How to get there:
I-70 west to the US40/Empire exit, then northwest to Steamboat Springs.
- From I-70/C470 to Steamboat
- 146 miles 3 hrs
- GPS
- US40/3rd St
- 40.48294 -106.8292
In General:
Steamboat Springs has genuine western hospitality, a world class ski resort, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational and photo opportunities.
Fish Creek Falls
One of the most photogenic in the state.
How to get there:
Turn north on 3rd Street, then east on Fish Creek Falls Rd for approximately 3 miles to the parking area.
- From US40/3rd St to Parking Area
- 146 miles 3 hrs
- GPS
- Parking Area
- 40.4824 -106.7730
In General:
Day Use Fee: $5
It’s an easy 0.5 mile RT to Fish Creek Falls. To reach the upper falls:
- Length: 5 miles RT
- Elev gain: 1200 ft
- Rating: Moderate/Difficult
- Hiking Time: min. 2 hour 30 mins
Flat Tops Scenic Byway
From Yampa to Meeker 
How to get there:
From US 40/3rd St in Steamboat, south about 4 miles to SH 131, then south to CR 17 in Yampa.
- From 3rd St to CR 17
- 30 miles 40 mins
- GPS
- CR 17 in Yampa
- 40.1577 -106.9086
From I-70/C470 via US 40 — 144 miles 2 hr 50 mins
In General:
Seasonal Closure
- Length: 83 miles
- Driving Time: min. 2 hrs 30 mins
The 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.
Devils Causeway
Three feet wide and 800 down!
How to get there:
From CR17/Main St in Yampa, head south on Main (CR7) 7 miles to FR900, then anther 10 miles to the Stillwater Trailhead.
- From CR17 to TH
- 17 miles 1 hr 10 mins
- GPS
- TH Parking
- 40.0276 -107.1233
In General:
- Length: 5.6 miles RT
- Elev gain: 1600 ft
- Rating: Moderate/Difficult
- Hiking Time: min. 3 hrs
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.
Dinosaur National Monument
Fossils and many striking viewpoints.
How to get there:
The Visitor’s Center is located at the intersection of US 40/Harpers Corner Drive.
- From Steamboat to V.C.
- 127 miles 2 hr 20 mins
- From Meeker to V.C.
- 78 miles 1 hr 30 mins
- GPS
- Visitors Center
- 40.2448 -108.9735
In General:Seasonal Closure
A 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.
Canyon Pintado Rock Art
The Freemont Indians lived here from ~200 BC to ~1200 AD.
How to get there:
The tour begins in the town of Rangely. Pick up a brochure and map in town to help with navigation.
- From Steamboat Springs
- 135 miles 2 hrs 35 mins
- From Meeker
- 58 miles min. 1 hour
- GPS
- SH64/White Ave
- 40.0875 -108.8039
In General:
- Length: 69 miles
- Driving Time: min. 2 hrs 30 mins
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.
Wild Horses Loop
Bring binoculars, the horses aren’t easy to spot.
How to get there:
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.
- GPS
- SH 64/CR 122
- 40.1599 -108.6687
In General:
- Length: 75 miles
- Driving Time: min. 3 hours
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.