Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain through red rock country
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Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive

Scenic byway · Colorado

Photo: Cathy Cline · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Lariat Trail Scenic Mountain Drive is a designated scenic route in Colorado.

Photo stops along the way

Mount ZionMountain Peak
Mount Zion0.3 km away · Jefferson County · 2,147 m
South Table MountainMountain Peak
South Table Mountain2.8 km away · Jefferson County · 1,925 m
North Table MountainMountain Peak
North Table Mountain4.6 km away · Jefferson County · 1,997 m
Mount VernonGhost Town
Mount Vernon6.3 km away · Jefferson County
Mount MorrisonMountain Peak
Mount Morrison8.3 km away · Jefferson County · 2,401 m
Natural Arch
Half Way Rock9.7 km away · Jefferson County
Two Ponds National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge16 km away · Jefferson County
Rock Formation
Willowbrook Amphitheatre16 km away · Jefferson County
Lake RhodaLake
Lake Rhoda16 km away · Jefferson County · 1,629 m
Rocky Flats National Wildlife RefugeNational Wildlife Refuge
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge16 km away · Jefferson County
Elitch GardensBotanical Garden
Elitch Gardens17 km away · Jefferson County
Golden Gate Canyon State ParkState Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park18 km away · Gilpin County

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.