What scenic drives are available in the Glenwood Springs area?
There are three scenic drives, which provide mile after mile of breathtaking scenery. The West Elk Loop Scenic & Historic Byway travels through the Crystal River Valley and includes Redstone, Coal Basin, and Marble on the loop to Crested Butte. The second drive, the Summer Discovery Tour, begins in Aspen and travels over Independence Pass, Tennessee Pass where the famous 10th Mountain Hut Division trained for winter warfare, and continues to the Eagle valley. The third drive, the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway, tours the area between the towns of Yampa and Meeker with many points of interest. Stop by the Forest Service Office in Glenwood Springs to pick up brochures on these three drives.
