For many motorcycle riders, exploring Colorado (CO) motorcycle roads is the ultimate motorcycle touring dream and perhaps the top most coveted motorcyclist destination in America. Many of America's most breathtaking stretches of the Rocky Mountains are found within this abundantly blessed state. Also, Colorado completely rolls out the red carpet for visitors and so riders will find a large array of amenities to take in when it's time to pull over and get off the bike. Some of the favorite motorcycle ride destinations are Durango, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen, and Silverton.
Best Rated Motorcycle Roads & Rides
Color Key: top-5 ranked routes in the state
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Routes ranked below the top-5 are drawn in gray
You’ll pass by beautiful Elevenmile Reservoir/State Park and Spiny Mountain Reservoir/State Park. Elevenmile is particularly gorgeous as its deep blue waters contrast beautifully against the green…
A perfectly paved road through SW Colorado forests leading to a beautiful mountain lake. Doesn't get any better.
On Hwy 69 out of Texas Creek,gorgeous views of the Sangre de CRisto Range and broad green valleys. You will be climbing to 9090 ft elevation and may be in the clouds so bring warm clothing. Watch for…
Heading east out of Trinidad flat with the occasional curve. Art and beer is available at the turn to go to Branson, after this turn stop and enjoy the mountain scenery back to the west. When you…
If you know Colorado, you know its a semi-arid climate and so trees in some areas are either scare or non-existent making for some bleak scenery depending where you are in the state. The flatter…
Per Wikipedia: Wolf Creek Pass is a high mountain pass on the Continental Divide, in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It is the route through which U.S. Highway 160 passes from the San Luis Valley…
Many mountain views all the way through, plus two beautiful lakes. This route also is very much in the Hayman Fire area, so a great way to see what wildfire can do to the land. Once on the north side…
This segment transitions from straight and flat, to brush and gullys with some rolling hills and long sweeps. Once you get to Walsenburg, you hit the first mountain pass. Rising terrrain and good…
Day 3 takes you back into the forests and through a major mountain pass near Beaver Creek. Beware of wildlife and open cattle ranges. That's right: cattle grazing with no fences to keep them off the…
The day starts out with open Mesa terrain and occasional tall rock formations which a climber would love to get at. At Cortez, if you want to add an hour and a half to your day, take 491 S to 160 and…
The main attraction of this ride is the Poudre Canyon Rd: tall imposing rock formations along both sides of the track might possible offer some anxiety to a claustrophobic rider, but the views and…
This route begins at Bents Old Fort (which is a fun and interesting place to visit) and follows the Arkansas river traveling through farm country until you reach La Junta, Once through La Junta you…
Short loop, in-town if you don't have time to really get out. Loops from Parfet Park in Golden through the Pattridge Open Space in Leyden. Mostly in-town side streets, a little open space but very…
Riverdale road has an average scenery, the road is more for practicing cornering.
As you leave Lyons, Hwy 7 passes through some red rock hillsides before winding up the St Vrain canyon. There are spots alongside the road where you can pull off and enjoy the rushing waters of the…
The start gives a hint of the fun ahead. You can see the rough, jumbled canyon walls that rise up along the road, so you know it will be curvy. The sandstone rocks are broken up to give a different…
This route has as its start the quaint town of Basalt. Heading east out of town on Frying Pan Road takes you quickly to winding roads with red cliffs and bluffs overlooking the road and Frying Pan…
318's a boring straight shot but with beautiful views of the La Plata Mountains. 213 (La Posta Road) is a twisty river road that'lll challenge any rider, beware the 2-3 "Deadman's Curves!"…
Hwy 160 is busy and packed with RV's, commercial trucks and commuters. Hwys 151/172 are pastoral, scenic, uncrowded, with spectacular views of the La Plata Mountains (when heading West) follows a…
You aren't going to be watching the scenery if you're riding THESE corners like you ought to!
