Colorado River Headwaters Byway

Colorado River Headwaters Byway

National Scenic BywayColorado

All Photos (23)

  • Snowmobiling Grand Lake in Colorado

    Powder flies as a snowmobiler takes a turn in the snow at Grand Lake near the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway.

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  • Grand Lake Snowmobiling

    Snowmobilers take a break along North Supply Trail along Grand Lake on the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway.

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  • Pioneer Museum Display

    This display at the Pioneer Museum explores the river's history.

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  • Hot Sulphur Springs

    Three young women enjoy the warmth of the springs on a winter day.

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  • Moose at Adams Falls

    A moose lurks between the brush along Colorado River Headwaters.

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  • Grand Lake Village

    Vehicles line the historic district of Grand Lake Village on a winter's day.

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  • Bull Elk Along Colorado River Headwaters

    A bull elk munches on brush in a green field.

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  • View at Grand Lake

    The cloud-filled skies and the blue waters of Grand Lake frame the mountains across the way.

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  • Antique Cars at the Grand Lake Lodge

    Visitors at the Grand Lake Lodge admire the showcase of antique cars.

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  • Boathouse at Grand Lake

    This quaint boathouse sits on the shore of Grand Lake.

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  • Mountain View from Grand Lake

    Grand Lake offers beautiful views of the sculptured mountains, clear skies, and smooth waters.

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  • Blue Waters of Lake Granby

    The sapphire and aqua sky is mirrored in the calm waters of Lake Granby on a clear day.

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  • Ranch Land by Colorado River Headwaters

    Rolling hills and a variety of cattle occupy the green ranch lands along the Colorado River Headwaters Byway.

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  • Lake Granby Interpretive Display

    This is an interpretive display that shows the history of the Lake Granby Project with Lake Granby in the background.

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  • Kids Ice Fishing

    These two young men show off their catch of the day during one of the local ice fishing contests.

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  • Snowmobiler Along Colorado River Headwaters

    A snowmobiler enjoys an afternoon ride.

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  • Historic Ranch Land

    Meadow land stretches in over the horizon under a blue sky flecked with billowy clouds.

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  • Water Recreation on Lake Granby

    A parasailor pulled by a motorboat glides over Lake Granby.

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  • Grand Lake

    Grand Lake lies nestled below rolling hills and snow capped mountains.

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  • Grand Lake Along Colorado River Headwaters

    Grand Lake shimmers in the faint summer light with a snow covered Mount Baldy in the background.

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  • State Bridge Lodge Along Colorado River Headwaters

    This white with green trim lodge is a welcome respite to weary visitors.

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  • Windy Gap

    Stop by an interpretative display at Windy Gap with green hills dotting the background.

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  • Fall Recreation Along Colorado River Headwaters

    A mountain biker poses for a photo among trees decked in fall colors.

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