This 80-mile Route Is One of the Prettiest Drives in Colorado—With Mountain Views and Charming Towns

This 80-mile Route Is One of the Prettiest Drives in Colorado—With Mountain Views and Charming Towns

Start planning your road trip along the Colorado River Headwaters Byway.marcoisler/Getty Images Sprague Lake in Grand Lake, Colorado, the starting point for the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic Byway.Key PointsThe Colorado River Headwaters Byway is an 80-mile National Scenic Byway that winds through mountain towns, alpine lakes, hot springs, and canyon overlooks.Travelers can enjoy fishing, boating, rafting, and relaxing soaks along the route, w…