2K22 (EP 57) US-285 North: Buena Vista to Fairplay, Colorado

This video features US-285 north and US-24 west from the city of Buena Vista in Chaffee County to Fairplay in Park County. US-24 departs about halfway through the video to continue its journey toward Colorado Springs, while US-285 heads north through Denver. We will pass through the South Park Grassland before entering the town of Fairplay where the video concludes, which is also the setting for the animated series "South Park."
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Check out Episode 27 of the 2020 Season which features US-24 west from Trout Creek Pass to Buena Vista in the opposite direction of this video. • 2K20 (EP 27) US-24 Wes...
Chapters:
0:00 Buena Vista
0:15 Johnson Village
0:40 Climbing Trout Creek Pass
4:05 Trout Creek Pass
4:35 South Park Grassland
10:15 Fairplay, Colorado
11:35 Photos
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  • @DWNY358
    @DWNY358 Жыл бұрын

    Nothing stirs my soul more than approaching distant mountains. This was one of my personal favorites of yours!

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Carl! I think you’ll like next weeks release as well! Stay tuned 😎

  • @joppaz1988
    @joppaz1988 Жыл бұрын

    Colorado is gorgeous

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    My favorite state!

  • @marksteiner3810
    @marksteiner381010 ай бұрын

    Can't tell how many times I've driven this stretch either way, going as far back as 1972. Never a dull moment by day, and an easy passage by night. Excellent labelling of mountains and main features - thanks. Very good side trips to the west of 285 to Weston Pass and up Four Mile Road to Leavick and the Hilltop Mine for those with a little more time south of Fairplay. Keep of the good work and posting. And - Antero Junction or Bust!

  • @rally618
    @rally618 Жыл бұрын

    I drove Rt 285 from Littleton to Mt Princeton. Amazing resort there. Buena Vista is an awesome place. Then drove Rt 24 to C Springs. Still can't believe I was actually there. All the mountains are breath taking. Was there beginning of June and mountains still had no on them.

  • @rally618

    @rally618

    5 ай бұрын

    oops mountains had snow on them.

  • @apo18llo
    @apo18llo Жыл бұрын

    I love this drive! I have driven 285 several times to and from Buena Vista and never tire of the scenery.

  • @dwood78part23
    @dwood78part23 Жыл бұрын

    Love that you're on the beaten path once again in Colorado. You really get to see the state in a way that you won't if you're only driving on the Interstate.

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    I wish more people would showcase Colorado that's not I-70 because there is so much more to Colorado than I-70... as great as it is.

  • @kickthesky
    @kickthesky Жыл бұрын

    I've driven 285 between Denver and Fairplay but never went further. Thanks for a trip in some of the country I have not seen in Colorado yet. Inspiration for future drives in the state in the years to come as I go out there once a year.

  • @paulsheehan8185
    @paulsheehan8185 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country.

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is!

  • @Yormsane
    @Yormsane Жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh... this is so beautiful. One of my favorite drives in all of Colorado. It's been several years since I was out here, but you're making me want to head out west to the high country again. Roll on springtime!

  • @h0ll0wm9n
    @h0ll0wm9n Жыл бұрын

    Exstunning (exciting + stunning). Nice job, IK!!!

  • @KCWanderlust
    @KCWanderlust Жыл бұрын

    Good ol' Gunsmoke. Spent many a night there back in those old truckin' days. The restaurant there USED to be really good, but I hear, not so much now.

  • @r-dubColorado
    @r-dubColorado Жыл бұрын

    At 1:57 there’s an abandoned bridge below the current alignment. I’ve traced it northeastwards from here but haven’t seen any remnant from here back towards BV. Only thing it’s used for now is conduit for phone lines. Also, if anyone continues past Fairplay on SH 9, the next town you hit is Alma. Follow the speed limit! Those cops are jerks since there’s nothing else for them to do.

  • @dylansmith9342
    @dylansmith9342 Жыл бұрын

    I've been in 285 many times great stretch of highway between Buena Vista and Fairplay.

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Very pleasant drive!

  • @almeisam

    @almeisam

    Жыл бұрын

    I always wanted to take some of the dirt roads to the on the sides of the highway on the west side of the pass, but never did.

  • @douglasdick4674
    @douglasdick4674 Жыл бұрын

    I have driven 285 three times going between Denver and Santa Fe. Good change from I25

  • @kotomi758
    @kotomi758 Жыл бұрын

    That picnic area right before you get to Johnson Village is pretty near and relaxful. I stopped there while I was on my way to Independence Pass. Grilling while being able to see the Collegiate Peaks, so amazing.

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    That sounds like an amazing and very relaxing time.

  • @paul06660
    @paul06660 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful drive on such a beautiful clear day. Ive driven the stretch between Fairplay and Breckenridge those mountains get even more spectacular the closer you get to them. Keep up the good work. Do you have any videos of driving through the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton?

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That US-550 Million Dollar Highway is pretty high on my bucket list. I want to experience it in person. It's just kinda out of the way but its worth the excursion from the pictures and videos I've seen of the road.

  • @PaulIsAGamer
    @PaulIsAGamer Жыл бұрын

    Another fine ride with beautiful views, Kyle. Thank you very much!

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Paul! Glad you liked it!

  • @wadekeller773
    @wadekeller773 Жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful and informative video. Thanks Kyle!

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in Wade! Glad you enjoyed!

  • @michaelsharp3615
    @michaelsharp3615 Жыл бұрын

    Do you know who Adventures with tcs is?

  • @donavanjohnson409
    @donavanjohnson409 Жыл бұрын

    Nice enjoyable trip

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @donavanjohnson409

    @donavanjohnson409

    Жыл бұрын

    @@InterstateKyle you're welcome

  • @donavanjohnson409
    @donavanjohnson409 Жыл бұрын

    What's a 14ers

  • @InterstateKyle

    @InterstateKyle

    Жыл бұрын

    Colorado mountain peaks that exceed 14,000 feet. They also have 13ers, mountain peaks over 13,000 feet in elevation. And so on.

  • @donavanjohnson409

    @donavanjohnson409

    Жыл бұрын

    @@InterstateKyle oh