Colorado Highway Guide Photos

Highway United States 550

Ridgway
The small ranching town of Ridgway lies at the intersection of 550 and 62. The Ouray County Rodeo is held around Labor Day weekend. Parts of the films True Grit and How the West Was Won were filmed here.

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Road to Aguilar from Cuchara Pass

Highway State 145

Ophir
As 145 turns north, there is a sideroad turnoff to the east to the town of Ophir, located less than a mile away. A very small post office is located on the way, and Ophir Pass can be seen past the townsite, high on the side of a mountain.

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Most photgraphed fall foliage in La Veta

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View from pullout

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View of road to Purgatoire River headwaters

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La Veta Valley Overlook
Elevation 7013. RV Parks,dump station, lodging, fine restuarants,churches, gas stations, groceries, art galleries, post office, real estate, laundry, gift shops, bicycles for public in-town use, Cuchura-LaVeta Chamber of Commerce located in Fort Francisco Museum's gift shop.

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