Have you ever seen astounding wildflower images of Colorado's mountainous region and wondered where they were taken. Often a vague reference to Colorado's western slope is all that's mentioned. Well, this guide will give you detailed directions and maps to specific wildflower hot spots where you'll burn more film than you thought possible. There are a few areas of posted, private land along stretches of this road. Please respect the wishes of property owners and obey signs.
Flowers are generally more abundant at the higher elevations.
There is a street sign here. Approximately 4 miles up this road you'll pass a winter closure gate. Slate River Road and Washington Gulch Road connect high on the mountain, about 11 or 12 miles depending on route, and continue up to Paradise Pass, another 1.25 miles. Following this route over Paradise Pass and down the north side, you will connect with Gothic Road, which this far north is called Schofield Pass Road.