Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Fall River Road

Scenic byway · Colorado

Photo: Footwarrior · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Fall River Road is a designated scenic route in Colorado.

The Old Fall River Road, sometimes referred to as "The Old Road" by park staff in Rocky Mountain National Park, was the first automobile road to penetrate the interior of the park. The road linked the east side of the park near Estes Park with Grand Lake on the west side.From Wikipedia — Fall River Road, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo stops along the way

Mount ChiquitaMountain Peak
Mount Chiquita2.5 km away · Larimer County · 3,978 m
Chasm FallsWaterfall
Chasm Falls3.6 km away · Larimer County · 2,760 m
Fall River PassMountain Pass
Fall River Pass3.8 km away · Larimer County · 3,585 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Forest Canyon Overlook3.8 km away · Larimer County · 3,567 m
Ypsilon MountainMountain Peak
Ypsilon Mountain4.0 km away · Larimer County · 4,098 m
Waterfall
Thousand Falls4.6 km away · Larimer County · 2,774 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Gore Range Overlook4.8 km away · Larimer County · 3,663 m
Fairchild MountainMountain Peak
Fairchild Mountain5.9 km away · Larimer County · 4,116 m
Waterfall
Horseshoe Falls6.8 km away · Larimer County · 2,729 m
Mount JulianMountain Peak
Mount Julian7.6 km away · Larimer County · 3,938 m
Poudre LakeLake
Poudre Lake8.2 km away · Larimer County · 3,278 m
Hagues PeakMountain Peak
Hagues Peak8.3 km away · Larimer County · 4,096 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.