14 days in Colorado Itinerary

Ouray is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Ouray County, Colorado, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Bridal Veil hike and Bear Creek National Recreation Trail. Step out of the city life by going to Jud Wiebe Trail and Horsethief Trail. There's still lots to do: cruise along Red Mountain Pass, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, hike along Baby Bath Tubs Trail, and admire the sheer force of Uncompahgre Gorge.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Ouray journey planner.

San Francisco to Ouray is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Ouray. Traveling from San Francisco in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Ouray, with lows of 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Durango.

Originally a frontier mining town, Durango is known today for its scenic setting, outdoor activities, and the 1880s steam-powered railway that takes visitors through sections of the mountains where roads don't reach.

On the 6th (Wed), whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, grab your bike and head to The Colorado Trail, and then examine the collection at Durango Wildlife Museum and Fish Hatchery. Here are some ideas for day two: see what you can catch with Duranglers, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, and then trek along Rim Trail/ Campus Loop.

To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Durango trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Ouray to Durango takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or take a shuttle. While traveling from Ouray, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Durango, ranging from highs of 86°F to lows of 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Colorado Springs.

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

On the 8th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, then get a dose of the wild on Colorado Wolf Adventures, and then whizz through the canopy at Adventures Out West Pikes Peak Ziplines. On your second day here, learn the secrets of beer at Rocky Mountain Food Tours, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then take an in-depth tour of U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Colorado Springs trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from Durango to Colorado Springs takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park presents an ideal setting for recreation in the mountain range for which the park is named.

On the 10th (Sun), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Haiyaha, then take in the awesome beauty at Hallett Peak, and then trek along Emerald Lake Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Flattop Mountain Trail, explore the activities along Sky Pond, and then explore the activities along Dream Lake.

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Rocky Mountain National Park attractions planning site.

You can drive from Colorado Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Steamboat Springs.

An internationally known ski resort, Steamboat Springs sits in the shadow of Mount Werner in north central Colorado.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): hit the slopes at Howelsen Hill Ski Area, then trek along Yampa River Core Trail, and then head outdoors with Backdoor Sports.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Steamboat Springs trip planner.

You can drive from Rocky Mountain National Park to Steamboat Springs in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in July: high temperatures in Steamboat Springs hover around 82°F and lows are around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to drive to New Castle.

The Town of New Castle is a Home Rule Municipality in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. Rocky Mountains has been added to your itinerary. On the 13th (Wed), get outside with Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G and then hike along Colorow Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Thu): tee off at Lakota Canyon Golf Course, take in the dramatic natural features at Rocky Mountains, and then take an in-depth tour of Silt Historical Park.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our New Castle travel route tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Steamboat Springs to New Castle. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Steamboat Springs in July: high temperatures in New Castle hover around 91°F and lows are around 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Glenwood Springs occupies a scenic location at the junction of the Colorado River and the Roaring Fork River, halfway between Vail and Aspen along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): take in breathtaking views at Glenwood Canyon, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and then hike along Grizzly Creek Trail.

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Glenwood Springs is very close to New Castle. While traveling from New Castle, expect cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Glenwood Springs, ranging from highs of 68°F to lows of 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.