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Frontier Pathways National Scenic Byway
A scenic drive through the Wet Mountains of the San Isabel National Forest. Frontier Pathways was designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation as a National Scenic Byway in 1998. It is one of 13 America's Byways® designated in Colorado.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No fee is charged. |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | May-September |
| Closest Towns: | Westcliffe, Rye, Cañon City & Pueblo, CO |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Information Center: | Colorado Department of Transportation |
General Information
Directions:State Hwy. 96 from Pueblo, CO continuing to Westcliffe, CO. An extension of the Byway is on State Hwy. 165 from Rye, CO to the jct. with SH 96.
Activities
Scenic Driving
Highlights
- 'Queen of the 14ers'
She is the agency’s Colorado Fourteeners Program manager; others simply refer to her as ‘Queen of the 14ers’.
Location