
Day Trip Guide Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Trail Ridge Road: Late May to Mid October Dog Friendly: Leashed on roads and parking areas only Rocky Mountain National Park With a Dog Quick Facts: Where Near Estes Park, Colorado, entering at the Beaver Meadows Entrance on US 36 Time Needed One day trip.…

Fall Day Trip Divide, Cripple Creek and Victor About 45 Minutes From Colorado Springs Best Late September to Early October Dog Friendly: Yes, leashed on trails Cripple Creek and Victor Fall Day Trip Quick Facts: Where Teller County, west of Pikes Peak Drive Time About 45 minutes from Colorado Springs Route Highway 24 west to…

Leadville, Colorado|2.5 Hour Roundtrip|Over 10,000 Feet|Fall Train RideDog Friendly: Coach With Waiver Leadville Fall Train Ride Quick Facts: Departs Leadville Depot, 326 E. 7th St. Ride Length 2.5 hours roundtrip Coach Ticket $62.55 per adult (fall 2026) Dog Ticket $15 Seating Coach is first come first served Check In 30 minutes early at the ticket…

Our dog friendly Colorado day trip for Tira’s birthday: Garden of the Gods, the Tunnel Drive Trail and Skyline Drive in Cañon City, plus the Royal Gorge Bridge, dog hiking tips and FAQs.

7 Day Road Trip Colorado Springs, Denver and Grand Lake Rocky Mountain National Park Best in Summer Dog Friendly: Mostly FIRST TIME IN COLORADO ROAD TRIP QUICK FACTS: Route Colorado Springs to the Denver area, then over the mountains to Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park Drive Time About 1.5 hours Colorado Springs to…

4 Days, 3 Nights Aspen & Telluride, Colorado ~200 mi / 3.5 to 4 hrs from Denver Million Dollar Highway Best Late September Dog Friendly: Yes COLORADO FALL ROAD TRIP Quick Facts: Route Denver, Colorado to Aspen and Telluride via the Million Dollar Highway Drive Time About 3.5 to 4 hours Denver to Aspen, then…

1 Day|Aspen, Colorado|10 Downtown Stops|Independence Pass 12,095 ft|Best Late May to October|Dog Friendly: Leashed One Day in Aspen Quick Facts: Location Downtown Aspen, Colorado, about 10 miles from Maroon Bells Time Needed One full day, plus about 40 minutes each way to the Independence Pass summit Parking Rio Grande Parking Plaza, a short walk from…

Telluride, Colorado 1 Day Minimum Free Gondola Visited in Fall Dog Friendly: Very Telluride Quick Facts: Location San Juan Mountains, Colorado Time Needed At least one full day Getting There About 1 hr 15 min from Ouray Gondola Free, 6:30am to midnight Parking Free at Carhenge, metered downtown Where to Stay Downtown Telluride Dog Friendly…

Why Not Both? We actually drove the Million Dollar Highway both ways, south from Ouray to Silverton and then north again on our way to Telluride, and we loved it in each direction. Every stretch looks completely different depending on which way you are facing. If you are comfortable with heights and want the full…

2 Nights Camping Aspen, Colorado 3.6 mi Crater Lake Hike Reservations Required Best June to Early October Dog Friendly: Yes, Leashed MAROON BELLS COLORADO WITH A DOG Quick Facts: Location Maroon Bells Scenic Area, about 10 miles from Aspen, Colorado Getting There Parking reservation and arrive before 8am, shuttle from Aspen Highlands or passenger drop…