A natural history of Trail Ridge Road

By Amy Law

Subjects: Rocky mountains, Automobile travel, National parks and reserves, Colorado, guidebooks, Automobile travel, guidebooks, Guidebooks, History

Description: Trail Ridge Road, constructed from 1929-1932, travels through Rocky Mountain National Park and follows the ancient trail across Tombstone Ridge. It offers visitors breathtaking views and a privileged glimpse at unique ecosystems. It is the country's highest continuous paved road, peaking at over twelve thousand feet and running forty-eight miles. Author Amy Law takes the reader on a tour across the Continental Divide and through the history of Colorado's most famous byway.