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Colorado Scenic Byways
Silver Thread Scenic Byway
Silver Thread Scenic Byway
Length: 75 miles / 120.7 km
Map Courtesy: www.byways.org
Driving the Byway
Begining in Alamosa take SR 17 north to Lane 6.
Travel east on Lane 6 to SR 150 and turn south
Follow SR 150 to the next intersection and turn east on SR 160.
Follow US 160 through Blanca and Fort Garland.
At Fort Garland turn south on SR 159 toward San Luis.
At San Luis take SR 142 west toward Romeo passing through San Acacio, Manassa, and the Rio Grande.
At Romeo turn south on US 285 toward Antonito.
At Antonito turn west on SR 17 toward Megote and Las Mesitas.
The byway continues onto US Forest Service land and through Manga and Cumbres passes. The route ends at the state border with New Mexico
The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads.
Courtesy: www.byways.org
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