One of our favorite road trips that we take every summer is to the sleepy little town of Crawford, Colorado. The drive from Glenwood Springs to Crawford is beautiful, especially in the summer and again in the early fall, when the leaves are starting to show off their autumn colors. Rugged mountain passes, winding roads that follow the river, rolling hills, lush green fields and pristine orchards are all things that you will see while on your way to Crawford.
From Glenwood you will travel on Highway 82 to Carbondale, where you will turn off of Hwy. 82, onto Highway 133. You will continue on 133, past the quaint town of Redstone. You can learn more about Redstone here. Just outside of Redstone about a mile or so, there are a couple of beautiful waterfalls that are very worthwhile to stop and see. Continuing on, you will go up (and over) McClure Pass; a fairly steep but reasonably short mountain pass, with plenty of places to pull off and let your inner shutterbug loose.
Also known as the West Elk Loop, the road is paved and well-maintained, though there are a few spots where you might encounter rocks on the roadway, an area of construction, or even wildlife, such as deer, skunks, and foxes. McClure Pass is generally free of debris and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the valley below. Once on the other side of McClure Pass, you will also find yourself traveling through the mining town of Somerset, Colorado; home of the Elk Creek Mine (a division of Oxbow Mining Corporation). It is pretty neat to be able to drive right underneath the huge conveyors that transport the coal from the mine to the railcars on the other side of the road.
Upon leaving Somerset, take special note of the road ahead, especially along the section of road that skirts the reservoir just outside of Paonia. Forever shifting and moving, the rocks that make up the hillside are often falling onto the roadway, and can easily hinder your travels if you are not careful.
About 60 miles from Carbondale, you will reach Paonia, Colorado. Paonia boasts some of the most beautiful apple, peach, and cherry orchards, as well as several wineries, offering the nectar of local vines for your sampling pleasure. Terror Creek Winery, Black Bridge Winery, and Stone Cottage Cellars are just a few of the local wineries that you can visit.
To get to Crawford, you can either stay on Highway 133, travel to Hotchkiss, and then make the turn onto Highway 92, or you can take the cutoff Road 187 to Highway 92 for about 12 miles. Either way, you will find yourself smack dab in the middle of Crawford. Right in the heart of Crawford is the Black Canyon Cafe. "The essential to budget travel is to plan onward. When it occurs to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new places we have never been before, the fact of cost and budgeting is often in the back of our minds. Considering and consuming our travel budget correctly is a main concern for most families. Curbing consuming and prices, while still experiencing your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed achievement and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding economizing money while traveling is simple: Even if your personal finances is incredibly small, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also thinking about that while traveling, no matter whether on a funds or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel charge!..". Formally known as the Mad Dog Cafe and previously owned by singer Joe Cocker, the cafe has been a mainstay in Crawford for years.
The new owners offer a wonderful variety of sandwiches, salads and appetizers, as well as a delicious Sunday Brunch. The Black Canyon Cafe also offers an old fashioned soda fountain, where you can get all of your ice cream favorites, including malts, shakes and sundaes. The Cafe features lives music and specials for holdays and special occassions, so be sure to check out their FaceBook page, to keep up to date on all of their activities and awesome food specials!
Once you have finished your meal at the Cafe, there are several options you can pick from, in regards to routes home; back the way you came, over the Grand Mesa, or through Delta and Grand Junction, just to name a few. That's the beauty of Colorado...there is always more than one way to get home, making for an interesting and fun road trip!
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