Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway

Top Of The Rockies National Scenic Byway

All roads into Leadville and Twin Lakes are part of the Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway. With altitudes rarely falling below 9,000 feet, the byway is worthy of its name. Explore this route of towering peaks, broad valleys, and big lakes. You may spot wildlife, like the bighorn sheep, among the rocks. Gold, red, blue, and white wildflowers adorn the mountainsides in spring and summer.

• From I-70 near Copper Mountain, Highway 91 leads south to Leadville. It crosses the Continental Divide at Fremont Pass, 11,319′ high.
• From I-70 at Minturn, US 24 passes historic Camp Hale and crosses 10,424′ Tennessee Pass. Both routes lead to genuine and historic Leadville.
• Approximately 15 miles south of Leadville, Highway 24 connects with Highway 82. From there, the highway leads west to Twin Lakes and over Independence Pass to Aspen.