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Default CAA - RME - Denver based routes

Garden of the Gods & "Tail of the Trout Run" – This route takes us to the Garden of the Gods (a must see for out-of-staters), Woodland Park (maybe lunch there), up to Deckers and a short run on the “Tail of the Trout Run” which basically goes along the South Platte for a bit. Lots of curves and nice scenery. We then head up back to 285 (paved route) and take a nice curvy two lane road back to Denver.
I-25 S to E County Line Rd - Google Maps

Bishop Castle Run & Lunch in Colorado City – This route takes us down to Bishop Castle (a must see) and lunch in Colorado City. Bat/Deb found a very tasty Mexican place where we could have lunch
I-25 S to Inverness Dr W - Google Maps

Cripple Creek and Merlino’s Belvedere Run – This route takes us to Woodland Park, Victor, and Cripple Creek (perhaps stop for lunch here). We then head west/south west out of Cripple Creek and then head south to Canon City. Dinner at Merlino’s Belvedere (great, family style Italian).
I-25 S to Inverness Dr W - Google Maps

Mt. Evans Run & Tiny Town – Everyone wants to drive to the top of a 14’er and why not pick a paved road? We can stop at Beau Jo’s Pizza (or another place in Idaho Springs before going to the top) or somewhere in Evergreen after the mountain. I think we should get to the top of mountain earlier rather than later. This should be a weekday run as parking is limited on the top of the mountain. We would then proceed to Tiny Town (a great stopping point). Then, we would take two lane twisty roads back to 470 and the hotel.
199 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112 to 199 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112 - Google Maps

Golden to Central City/Blackhawk (via Hwy 6/Clear Creek Canyon), Peak to Peak and Lefthand Canyon – This is a great mountain route with plenty of scenery. Lefthand Canyon has plenty of twisties and very fun coming down. If people want to drive on a dirt road for a few miles, we stop and see the Moffat Railroad Tunnel (Moffat Tunnel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia).
199 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112 to 199 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112 - Google Maps

The “Tunnel”, Frisco/Keystone, Loveland Pass, and the Georgetown Loop – Why not venture over the Continental Divide a few times and see some great scenery? Lunch in Georgetown and then how about taking a trip back in time by taking Georgetown Loop on a steam train?
199 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112 to 199 Inverness Dr W, Englewood, CO 80112 - Google Maps
 

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