Cycle the famous San Juan Skyway, through Mesa Verde National Park, Telluride, Ouray and Silverton
Extravagant rhetoric is unavoidable as we consider our Southwest Colorado program—there is just no other way to describe the awesome and singular beauty of Colorado’s San Juans Range and the scenic San Juan Skyway one of 13 America’s Byways® designated in Colorado, that encircles the area. This high and rugged mountain range has over 40 named, jagged, snow clad peaks that rise dramatically from the valleys. The lush stands of evergreen and aspen contribute to the isolation of this alpine region, especially under the snowy blankets of winter. To further enhance this array of natural beauty, we add to it a tour of the historic region of Mesa Verde National Park, built by the Ancestral Pueblo people, a tour of Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum, a stay in the famous western town of Telluride at the end of a box canyon, and a trip through the quaint mining towns of Ouray and Silverton. History, natural beauty and small town charm abound in our Southwest Colorado tour.
Choose your difficulty level:
For this tour we will have two distances available each day – the shorter distance will either be a more direct route, or will include a bump in the Timberline van. The longer distance may include an extra loop. What you ride each day can be decided last minute, based on how you feel. In this way, we can accommodate a variety of cycling abilities, all while bringing you an exceptional experience through the stunning Southwest Colorado scenery.
