Trail Ridge Road (Highway to the Sky)
The highest continuous paved highway in North America, traversing Rocky Mountain National Park. Eleven miles of the route soar above the alpine tree line across windswept tundra, peaking at 12,183 feet. Sweeping climbing switchbacks offer jaw-dropping panoramas of glacier-carved peaks, elk herds, and the headwaters of the Colorado River.
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The undisputed epicenter of motorcycle culture in the eastern United States, sitting at Mile 0 of the Tail of the Dragon (US-129). An electric, adrenaline-fueled carnival of sportbikes, adventure tourers, and interstate cruisers. Smells of warm tire rubber, two-stroke exhaust, and hickory smoke.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Trail Ridge Road (Highway to the Sky)? ▼
Trail Ridge Road (Highway to the Sky) spans 48 miles and packs approximately 210 curves (4.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 7,522 ft - 12,183 ft and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Estes Park, CO (Latitude 40.3772, Longitude -105.5217) and finishes at Grand Lake, CO (Latitude 40.2522, Longitude -105.8231).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.