Sherry & Dave

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Quickest Route: Exit the airport on Pena Blvd to toll road E-470 northwest to I-25. Travel north until exiting on CO 66 west towards Estes Park. E-470 Toll charges apply for a two-axle vehicle. Possible increased tolls for rental vehicles, please contact your car rental company for additional details. Bypasses most of Denver in-city traffic. From Lyons, CO take Hwy 36 to Estes Park. Estimated 1 hr, & 26 min., 76 miles. Google Map
Scenic Route: Follow above directions to Lyons. From downtown Lyons, CO take Hwy 7 south to Estes Park. Estimated 1 hr. & 49 min., 89 miles. Google Map
Through Boulder: Exit the airport on Pena Blvd to toll road E-470 northwest past I-25 to US Hwy 36. Take US 36 northwest through Boulder to Lyons. In Lyons, turn left, continuing on US 36 west to downtown where you will turn right to remain on US 36 to Estes Park. Estimated 1 hr. & 36 min., 79 miles. Google Map

Through Longmont: Exit the airport onto Pena Blvd., follow until exiting onto I-70 West then quickly exiting onto I-270. Follow I-270 until exiting north on I-25. Travel north until exiting on CO 66 west towards Estes Park. From Lyons, CO take Hwy 36 to Estes Park. Estimated 1 hr. 48 minutes, 86 miles. Google Map
Scenic Route: Follow above directions to Lyons. In downtown Lyons, take CO Hwy 7 to Estes Park. Estimated 2 hrs. & 11 min., 100 miles. Google Map
Through Boulder: Exit the airport onto Pena Blvd., follow until exiting onto I-70 West then quickly exiting onto I-270 to US 36 W. Take US 36 northwest through Boulder to Lyons. In Lyons, turn left, continuing on US 36 west to downtown where you will turn right to remain on US 36 to Estes Park. Estimated 1 hr. & 48 min, 81 miles. Google Map
*Note distances & times may vary due to road construction, weather, etc.

If you don't want to rent a car, transportation is available between Denver and Estes Park. They offer door-to-door pickup and dropoff service in Estes Park and run at the following times:

Denver International Airport to Estes Park: 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM, 7 PM

Estes Park to Denver International Airport: 7 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM

Click on the link below to make a reservation. Mention code SherryDave to get 10% off their regular rates.

We will be providing shuttle service between the Best Western/Ridgeline Hotel and The Craig's Lodge. There will also be shuttle service for the after party location. Details to follow. 

Need a ride around town? Contact Estes Park Taxi at  (970) 372-9888.

Hertz is offering a group rate from all Denver, CO area locations for September 27 - October 13. Click on the picture on the right to view their group rates. To reserve using our special rates, include the CV# 01PW0022 when making reservations. Call (800) 654-2240 or (405) 749-4434 or visit their website.

HotelPlanner has partnered with Avis, Budget and Hertz to provide discounted group car and van rental rates. You can save 10-50% by using the discounted links on the site.

Everything you need to know about Estes Park: Lodging, Restaurants, Things to Do, Maps, Weather, etc.

If you have some spare time, we highly recommend a stop at Rocky Mountain National Park. Don't feel like taking a hike, it's a beautiful drive through the park.

Visit the link below for park information & fees, trail maps, shuttle routes, etc.

The Peak to Peak Scenic Byway is one of the most beautiful drives through Colorado, a must-do if you’re visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and the Front Range. This scenic drive is beautiful year-round, but it’s especially popular in the fall, when the mountains burst into life with the shimmering golden leaves of the changing aspen trees. This route is also historically important. It was established in 1918 as Colorado's first and oldest scenic byway.


The Route
The Peak to Peak Highway begins as Colo. 7 in Estes Park brings you past the tiny town of Allenspark on Colo. 72, then heads to Nederland. There, it goes south on Colo. 119 through Blackhawk, into Clear Creek Canyon and ends at Interstate 70.

Another spectacular drive if you have time. Trail Ridge Road travels through forests, above tree line, over the alpine tundra, reaches the high point, and crosses the Continental Divide before winding its way down to the town of Grand Lake. There are numerous trails, short hikes and scenic pull-off spots. The entire trip crosses about 50 miles of spectacular Rocky Mountain scenery and can take anywhere from 2 hours of non-stop driving to an all day trip with scenic and meal stops.

Just west of the high point is Fall River Pass, elevation 11,796 feet, and the Alpine Visitor Center. Many elk, deer and bighorn sheep move to the high country in the summer and can sometimes be seen from the deck of the Visitor Center. Rest rooms, a restaurant and a gift shop are also located in this area.

Follow local guides to their favorite spots, whether they're leading you on a wildlife photography tour or taking you fly fishing. Join hiking or birding tours inside the national park. Maybe even try an inn-to-inn trek. Drive up Trail Ridge Road in a van or motorcoach as on-board guides explain the various ecosystems, pointing out notable plants and wildlife along the way. Tour Roosevelt National Forest via horseback or from the saddle of an ATV. Whatever your interest, you’re sure to learn something new and have a good time when you book an Estes Park tour!