Overland Across Colorado

This route begins at the Wyoming border and carries you south and west across the very heart of Colorado’s high country before delivering you to the Utah state line, where the red rock landscapes of Moab await. Along the way, you’ll transition from wide-open northern terrain into classic Colorado alpine country, climbing through dense forests, crossing historic mountain passes, and tracing the remnants of old mining roads carved into steep mountainsides. Expect dramatic elevation changes, sweeping views above treeline, and stretches of remote backcountry that remind you just how vast the Rockies truly are. As the miles unfold, the terrain gradually shifts from high alpine tundra to drier mesas and canyon country, offering a striking contrast in scenery within a single journey. By the time you reach the Utah border, the mountains give way to sandstone cliffs and desert horizons, setting the stage for continued adventure in and around Moab.