Comments on: 10 Days in Colorado Road Trip Itinerary

By: CH

CH — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:39:37 +0000

While Great Sand Dunes is one of the least visited national parks by body count, it can be very crowded as there is just one giant parking lot. I’ve experienced a 3-hour traffic jam to get into the park more than once. Weekends are particularly crowded, as are May and June. Typically the dunes are too hot to enjoy in July and August. So those “relatively few visitors” stats you read about are very concentrated in time and location. Over Memorial Day, Médano Creek by the parking lot will feel like the Jersey Shore, with rangers overburdened directing traffic and corralling off-leash dogs. It’s a beautiful place, but Even miles into the dune field, it is not crowd-free.

By: CH

CH — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:25:43 +0000

In reply to Oshim.

@Oshim, In most cases, yes, you must carry chains. https://www.codot.gov/travel/colorado-chain-law

By: Oshim

Oshim — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 21:12:57 +0000

Is it possible to go to Telluride during Thanksgiving? Will I need chains for my car?

By: Charlotte Brohi

Charlotte Brohi — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 22:18:11 +0000

We are considering driving from Houston or taking a flight (only about 250 right now in 2021) and rent a car. I like all of your suggestions!

By: Elisa

Elisa — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:02:25 +0000

I’ve been pleased to learn about your journey with this blog post. I loved the photos that you have shared. And I am feeling fly to Colorado as soon as possible.