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The new Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway connect Rye/San Isabel, Westcliffe and Colorado City/Pueblo via Colorado Highways 165 and 96.
SCENIC AND HISTORIC BYWAY
Be sure to stop and see The Colfax Colony Experiment 4.5 miles south on SH69. Carl Wulsten formed this German Colony bringing 100 families from Chicago in March 1871 by December the colony fell apart. The "Westcliff" Schoolhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on 4th street, was dedicated on Christmas Eve 1891. No one knows why the school name, still visible above the door as "Westcliff" spelled without the 'e'. Mingus Homestead, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on Forest Service Road 383 near mile marker 11, stay to the right when the road forks, about 1 mile off Highway 165. The town of Ula is nothing more than a cemetery and cabin you can see from Highway 69 near mile marker 63.2. Ula was the first settlement in the valley boasting a post office, general store and hotel.
Just north of town is Lake DeWeese, in the bowl of the Wet Mountain Valley, which offers fishing and water sports. Grape Creek, which flows below the reservoir, has rainbow and brown trout. Lake Isabel, in the San Isabel National Forest, is ideal for picnicking, fishing and hiking. Lakes of the Clouds, at 11,200', are accessible by four-wheel drive or hiking in 5 miles. But the trip is worth it as the remote beaver ponds below the lakes have brook and cutthroat trout while the upper lake has rainbow trout.
In the winter, try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in the area.
Westcliffe is Near: Royal Gorge & San Isabel
- Quaint mountain cabins near Westcliffe, nestled among pines. Borders San Isabel National Forest with its famous Rainbow Trail into the high country. Peaceful atmosphere and good food - Prime rib nightly.
- In downtown Westcliffe with phones, satellite TV, WI-FI and in-room coffee. Along the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway. In the winter, enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
- Ten spacious comfortable suites with full size kitchens, settled in the picturesque Wet Mountain Valley between the Wet Mountains to the east, and the Majestic Sangre De Cristo Mountains just to the west.
- This secluded, renovated, and very comfortable 1940's vacation cabin (3 bedroom, 2 bath) on 43 acres near San Isabel National Forest. Relax in the quiet of the Sangre de Cristos Mountain Range year round.
- When you choose the road to Custer County Colorado, you choose the road less traveled. There's not a traffic light in the entire county - we don't have traffic - unless you count antelope, deer & elk.
- In Westcliffe with views of the Sange de Cristos and Wet Mountain ranges. Whatever your interests or seasonal preferences,we have just the place for you! We love kids, so bring the family!
- Searching for a Day Spa, Destination Spa or a Unique Getaway for two? Search No More . . . Cozy . . . Charming . . . Contemporary Cottage in Westcliffe at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains.
- Two vacation rentals on 120 acres an 1-1/2 hours from Colorado Springs sandwiched between the Wet and Sangre de Cristo Mountain ranges in Westcliffe these homes offer solitude and outdoor adventure.
- Beautiful new ranch home on 35 secluded acres nestled in the Wet Mountain Range with stunning views of the Sangre de Cristos Mountains. 2.5 hours from Denver; 1.5 hours from Colorado Springs.
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