When riding your own or renting a Harley-Davidson in Colorado, think about getting one of our City Escapes Maps that feature scenic rides in the Colorado region. These water and tear resistant maps feature detailed, step by step directions to help you easily navigate scenic rides in the Denver, Colorado Area as well as the Southwest and Sturgis.

Below are some of the rides featured in these maps:

 

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RIDE # 1
POUDRE CANYON AND NORTH PARK ~328 MILES
View our Google Map (from our Aurora dealership)

Despite its “civilized” start, this trip is pure wilderness. After a few miles of interstate, you’ll find yourself in rugged ranges and wide-open spaces as you roll through beautiful Poudre Canyon, into north park and over Berthoud Pass. If you want to get outta town, this tour does that and more!

Warning: Road hazards include sand and sometimes snow. Large stretches of CO-125 are open range so look out for animals. Check weather conditions before starting this ride and consider packing extra gear. Check your fuel level in walden; it’s a bit far to the next pump.

START I-25 / US-87 @ I-70, DENVER CO. 0.0

NORTH I-25 / US-87 @ I-70 53.3 miles

WEST SR-14 / MULBERRY ST. 4.2 miles

RIGHT US-287 / SR-14 10.3 miles

SOFT LEFT SR-14 > POUDRE CANYON HWY 88.3 miles

LEFT SR-14 / SIXTH ST. 0.3 miles

LEFT SR-125 / SR-14 > SR-125 53.3 miles

LEFT US-40 / AGATE AVE. > PARK AVE. 48.3 miles

EAST I-70 / US 40 < 0.1 miles

NORTH I-25 / US-87

FINISH I-25 / US-87 @ I-70, DENVER CO. DONE

Suggested stops: Relax with a meal and some live entertainment at the Mishawaka Amphitheater in Bellevue.

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RIDE # 2

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK ~ 220 MILES
View our Google Map (from our Aurora dealership)

Let’s get vertical. You’ll climb thousands of feet in a matter of minutes along trail ridge road as you take in postcards panoramas. There may be gold in there thar creeks along the peak to peak scenic byway ( you can even stop and do some panning ). But the aspens in autumn are well worth their weight in gold alone!

START I-70 BUS. / US 40 @ US-6 / W. 6TH AVE., DENVER CO.

WEST I-70 BUS. / US-40 2.1 miles

SOFT RIGHT I-70 BUS. 26.4 miles

WEST CR-225 > US-40 46.9 miles

SOFT RIGHT US-34 / TRAIL RIDGE RD. 62.3 miles

SOFT LEFT US-36 / ST.VRAIN AVE. 0.4 miles

SOFT RIGHT SR-7 / ST.VRAIN AVE 19.2 miles

RIGHT SR-72 / PEAK TO PEAK HWY. 21.7 miles

LEFT SR-119 / SR 3.0 miles

LEFT SR-72 / COAL CREEK CANYON DR. 27.0 miles

SOFT RIGHT SR-93 / FOOTHILLS RD. 8.3 miles

SOFT LEFT US-6 / W. 6TH AVE. 3.4 miles

SOFT RIGHT I-70 BUS. / US-40 < 0.1 miles

FINISH I-70 BUS. / US-40 @US-6 / W. 6TH AVE. DENVER, CO.

Suggested Stops: Tour the grand halls of The Stanley Hotel, best known from Stephen King’s “The Shining” and since “all work and no play makes jack a dull boy,” be sure to do some exploring in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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RIDE # 3

SHORT SWEET AND SASSY ~ 81 MILES
View our Google Map (from our Aurora dealership)

You may not find gold, but if you’re looking for a beautiful day trip, your prospects are good. You’ll meander along the winding curves of Coal Creek Canyon and through sweeping turns past old mines on the peak to peak scenic byway and through Golden Gate Canyon. At the end of it all, you can still find the mother lode at the Coors Brewery in Golden.

Warnings: watch for stray wildlife, water,rocks and even ice on the mountain roads; beware of sand and loose gravel along the switchbacks

START US-6 W 6TH AVE. @ SR-88 / FEDERAL BLVD. DENVER

WEST US-6 W. 6TH AVE. 11.2 miles

RIGHT 19TH ST. 0.5 miles

LEFT WASHINGTON AVE. 1.7 miles

RIGHT SR-93 / FOOTHILLS RD. 7.4 miles

LEFT SR-72 / COAL CREEK CANYON RD. 18.7 miles

SOFT LEFT SR-119 / BRIDGE ST. 10.3 miles

LEFT SR-46 / GOLDEN GATE CANYONRD. >CR70 17.7 miles

RIGHT SR-93 / FOOTHILLS RD. >US-6 / W. 6TH AVE. 13.4 miles

FINISH US-6 / W. 6TH AVE. @ SR-88 / FEDERAL BLVD. DENVER

Suggested stops: Enjoy a meal on the deck of the sundance café and lodge in Nederland.

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