With spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about taking that first scenic road trip of the year. To help you out, here's a list of some of the best scenic drives in Colorado. Now I'm always one for an adventure, just jumping in the care and heading where the wind take me. However, when you have a family with you, it's best to have a plan of attach. I use MyScenicDrive.com and many of their suggestions to guide our family adventures. Here are some of their recommended scenic drives and road trips in Colorado that are close to use here in the northern part of the state.

Peak to Peak Scenic Byway: Colorado's oldest scenic byway where you gaze upon endless mountain peaks. This is an all season drive that you can enjoy any time that is about 59 miles and takes an hour and a half.

Rocky Mountain National Park: This drive is recommended during the spring, summer and fall. It last about an hour and a half and covers 46 miles. You start this drive in Estes Park and pass more than 110 peaks that are above 10,000 feet in elevation.

Colorado River Headwaters Byway: Once on the byway, it continues for 67 miles taking and estimated hour and twenty minutes. It is only recommended to be traveled during the summer and fall seasons. You get some of the most amazing views of the Colorado River, and even have the option to stop at some of this byways how springs for a soak.

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