Colour Country Trail. 15 days/14 nights. Start: Denver - End: Denver.
1 Day
10 km
After arrival, pick up the rental car at the airport and check in in the hotel.
1 Day
345 km
Leave Denver and travel north to Estes Park. You discover the beauty of the Rocky Mountain National Park with wonderful view points. Further to Cheyenne and over the border with Nebraska to Scottsbluff to spend the night.
1 Day
360 km
Today you will first get to know the prairie, which seems to stretch on forever. Its unique charm lies in its vast expanse where you can drive for hours without seeing more than a few railroad tracks or windmills. On the horizon are the Black Hills. This range is home to some of the state's most visited attractions, including the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Relive an episode of "Dances with Wolves" that was filmed in the area.
1 Day
150 km
In the region of Keystone and Rapid City you can spend several days exploring. Highlights are certainly: Crazy Horse Monument, the famous Mount Rushmore where you come face to face with the faces of 4 presidents, sculpted into the rock face, Black Hills Caverns, Custer State Park with its famous bison, Badlands National Park and much more.
1 Day
640 km
Rise and shine early, because you have a long road ahead. Visit the Black Hills National Forest with the famous Devils Tower. Further to Buffalo en through the the Bighorn Mountains to Cody, the town of Buffalo Bill. You can attend a real rodeo almost every summer night.
1 Day
240 km
This morning in Cody, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center is definitely worth a visit. Not only will you learn about the life of Buffalo Bill, but it also has one of the most famous western collections in the world. Afterwards, it's a few hours drive to the entrance of the fabulous Yellowstone National Park. Follow the signs to the North Loop and you'll soon discover the impressive canyons, tempestuous waterfalls and sparkling rocks. Lodging in one of the lodges located in West Yellowstone / Montana or in the park.
1 Day
100 km
Spend the full day experiencing more of Yellowstone's natural wonders. Marvel at a volcano's hidden power rising up in colorful hot springs, mudpots and geysers. Explore mountains, forests and lakes to watch wildlife and witness the drama of nature and get active with a walk along park trails and boardwalks.
1 Day
170 km
The wonderful Grand Teton National Park is a part of the Yellowstone Park. Take your time to disover it by foot or enjoy a picknick at the river side. To Jackson for lodgings.
1 Day
435 km
A beautiful drive of 6 hours brings you via the Caribou National Forest to the center of the Mormon community in Utah, Salt Lake City. Near the city, you can find one of the biggest salt lakes in the world.
1 Day
30 km
The entrance gate to the Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. Discover the meanders of the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point and the fantastic rock formations en stone triumph arches in Arches National Park. Jeeptours en raft trips can not be missed!
1 Day
260 km
You leave Utah for Colorado and via Cortez, you reach the Mesa Verde National Park. It offers the best kept relics of the Indian culture. In the afternoon, you travel to the Western town Durango.
1 Day
300 km
Take a walk in the old miners village Siverton and continue the trip via the beutiful Red Mountains Pass on yout way to Montrose. A visit to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison can not be missed, today. Lodgings in Montrose.
1 Day
450 km
Make sure to make a stop in Canon City and visit the impressive suspension bridge of the Royal Gorge, about 330 meter above the river. At the foot of the Pikes Peak you reach Colorado Springs with the Pioniers Museum, the Garden of the Gods, and many more. Travel to Denver.
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