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Designated a Colorado Electric Byway. Length: 40 miles. Driving time: 2 hours. Lariat Loop invites you to uncover a legacy of riches in the foothills just west of Denver. Recreate the magic of early auto touring along this 40-mile scenic route connecting the towns of Golden, Morrison, and Evergreen. The route crosses Lookout Mountain via the ...
The Lariat Loop National Historic Byway is a 40 mile-looped roadway connecting Evergreen, Morrison, and Golden. If you decide to drive the loop, one of the more scenic drives in Colorado, be ready for a lot of sights and stops to experience on the way!
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Biking– Bike up Lookout Mountain or just around one of the parks on the Loop. Boating– Wake-less boating permitted on Evergreen Lake. The Lake house rents boats, first come, first serve. Camping– These are a few campgrounds located near the loop. 1. Golden Gate Canyon and Chatfieldstate parks 2. Bear Creek Lakein Lakewood 3. Echo Lakeat the base of...
Golden – numerous attractions like Coors Brewery Lookout Mountain – various overlooks, mid way up Windy Saddle Park, a park at the top called Lookout Mountain Park and Buffalo Bill Museum Genesee Park – Buffalo Herd Overlook Evergreen– centered around Evergreen Lake Morrison– tiny foothills home of Red Rocks Amphitheater The loop passes various par...
From downtown Golden, take 19th St west to the mountains edge. It turns into Lookout Mountain Roadand begins the climb. Then follow signs to stay on the byway.
Address: Various Roads, Golden, Morrison and Evergreen, CO Season: Year round Length: 40 miles Roads: 2WD, Free Byway Maps: Lariat Loop (.jpg), Lariat Loop(.pdf) Websites: lariatloop.org
Lariat Loop Video Tour. Take a video tour of Lariat Loop Scenic Byway – then go to our Stops page to plan your next scenic Colorado getaway!
Golden. 40 miles. End Point. Golden. Best Time of the Year. Spring. Summer. Fall. Winter. Drive Time. 2 hours. Regions. Denver & Cities of the Rockies. Electric Byway. Trip Tips. The Lariat Loop offers gorgeous views year-round, though leaf-peepers will enjoy it best in fall.
(303) 279-3113. One of the first historic byways in the country, the Lariat Loop Scenic, and Historic Byway has provided access to foothills scenery and outdoor experience since 1912-1914, when the City and County of Denver built roads to bring residents and tourists to the new Denver Mountain Parks system.
Website. Overview. The Lariat Loop® is a 40-mile route where you can experience the thrill of the state's beautiful foothills. Colorado's first gateways to the mountains still have sharp curves, spectacular views, and waysides to refresh and delight the traveler.
