Second Chance Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 After a loop in Southern Utah with friends this spring/summer, we're considering heading north before going east. It looks like one way to avoid the really steep grades, tunnels, etc., in the central Rockies would be to take Colorado 3 from Rifle, CO, to Craig, CO, and continue north to then slant NE to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. What can anyone tell me I-70 in Utah and then Colorado 3 going north from Rifle? The Mountain Directly doesn't raise any red flags for that route and we rather like getting off the beaten path. (Rig in signature.) Thanks! Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyretired Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I wouldn't hesitate to take that route as long as the weather is good. I have driven it many times. Hwy 13 out of Rifle Quote Randy 2001 Volvo VNL 42 Cummins ISX Autoshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 A few years ago,we run the opposite direction but not a bad pull or push . Rifle to Craig is good. I prefer going East to Steamboat Spring, then Walden CO on to Laramie and Cheyenne, WY. A couple great State Parks between Rifle and Steamboat. Clay Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 CO13 from Rifle to Craig is an easy drive. Rifle Gap State Park is very nice. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thanks, everyone... you've convinced me! Rob Quote 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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