The drive from Grand Lake, the west side of the Rocky Mountain National Park, to Twin Lakes, Colorado is pleasant, calm, and offers scenic views of the countryside. This 2 and ½ hour drive, about 130 miles, is delightful with a number of roadside scenic vistas, large open fields, shimmering aspen trees, gorgeous sparking glacial lakes, amazing mountain peaks, and beautiful small towns. What else do we need to enjoy the ride!!
These pictures are from our drive on 29th September, 2019.
Grand Lake 
Shadow Mountain Lake 
Trail Ridge Marina, Shadow Mountain Lake 
Indian Peaks Marina, Lake Granby 
Indian Peaks Marina, Lake Granby 
Rainbow Bay, Lake Granby 
Views across Rainbow Bay near Granby Dam on Lake Granby 
Cattle grazing in open pastures along US-34 near Granby with autumn foliage lining distant hills. 
Vibrant yellow fall foliage dotting the countryside and rolling hills along US-34 West. 
Scenic drive along US-40 West heading toward majestic mountain peaks framed by fall foliage. 
Scenic drive along US-40 West heading toward majestic mountain peaks framed by fall foliage. 
Scenic drive along US-40 West heading toward majestic mountain peaks framed by fall foliage. 
Driving under a wildlife overpass bridge on CO-9 between Green Mountain Reservoir and Kremmling, Colorado. 
Green Mountain Reservoir Lookout Pont 
Green Mountain Reservoir Lookout Pont 
Winding along scenic Colorado State Highway 9 
Winding along scenic Colorado State Highway 9 
Colorado State Highway 9 
Colorado State Highway 9 
Colorado State Highway 9 
Colorado State Highway 9 
Driving Interstate 70 West past Exit 195 toward Copper Mountain and Leadville, framed by majestic Rocky Mountain peaks. 
Wide vista across the valley where the historic gold and silver mining towns of Kokomo and Robinson were located. 
A silver and gold mining ghost town, Valley of Ghost, Kokomo Landmark 
Vibrant Victorian architecture along historic Harrison Avenue in downtown Leadville, Colorado. 
Brilliant yellow fall foliage covering the mountain slopes overlooking Twin Lakes, Colorado 
Driving along Highway 82 past Twin Lakes at the base of Independence Pass. 
Dramatic skies and mountain reflections along the rocky shore of Twin Lakes. 
Hiking trail along the scenic shoreline of Twin Lakes, surrounded by fall colors and mountain peaks. 
Driving along Highway 82 past Twin Lakes 
Vista points along the drive
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