The Frontier Pathways is a
National Scenic Byway and
Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway
Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways are highway and backroad routes in the U.S. state of Colorado designated by the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission for their scenic and historic values. These byways follow existing roads or highwa ...
located in
Custer
George Armstrong Custer (December 5, 1839 – June 25, 1876) was a United States Army officer and cavalry commander in the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars.
Custer graduated from West Point in 1861 at the bottom of his class, b ...
and
Pueblo counties,
Colorado
Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the wes ...
, US.
Route
Gallery
File:Greenhorn Mountain.JPG, Greenhorn Mountain
Greenhorn Mountain is the highest summit of the Wet Mountains range in the Rocky Mountains of North America. The prominent peak is located in the Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness of San Isabel National Forest, southwest by west ( bearing 238°) ...
File:Hardscrabble Pass.JPG, Hardscrabble Pass
Hardscrabble Pass (9,085 ft/2,769 m) is a mountain pass in South-Central Colorado ( USA). It lies between the Wet Mountain Valley to the west and the valley of the Arkansas River to the east. The pass traverses the Wet Mountains. State High ...
File:Silver Cliff Town Hall.JPG, The Silver Cliff Town Hall
File:Westcliff School.JPG, The Westcliffe School in Westcliffe
See also
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History Colorado
History Colorado is a historical society that was established in 1879 as the State Historical Society of Colorado, also known as the Colorado Historical Society. History Colorado is a 501(c)(3) organization and an agency of the State of Colorado un ...
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List of scenic byways in Colorado
The U.S. state of Colorado currently has 26 Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways with of roadway. Of these 26 byways, 21 currently have at least one federal designation. These 26 byways include:
*2 All-American Roads designated by the Federal Hi ...
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Scenic byways in the United States
Many roads and highways in the United States are labeled scenic byways for having exceptional scenic, historical, archaeological, natural, cultural, or recreational significance. These scenic routes are usually formally designated by national, stat ...
Notes
References
External links
America's BywaysColorado Department of Transportation
Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission
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Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways
Colorado Travel MapColorado Tourism OfficeHistory Colorado
Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways
National Scenic Byways
National Scenic Byways in Colorado
San Isabel National Forest
Transportation in Colorado
Transportation in Custer County, Colorado
Transportation in Pueblo County, Colorado
Tourist attractions in Colorado
Tourist attractions in Custer County, Colorado
Tourist attractions in Pueblo County, Colorado
Interstate 25
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