Tabernash Vail Walden Winter Park Routt National Forest White River National Forest Colorado River Harvey Gap Rifle Gap Stagecoach Sylvan Vega Northwest Colorado is perhaps the most diverse region in the state, allowing for unsurpassed scenery, endless outdoor recreation, and places to explore. The northwest region is mountainous, boasting the Mount Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,433 feet. Well-known for it's aruguably unsurpassed skiing, this area is proud of the geography and all it offers.
National forests are in abundance as are canyons.
Glenwood Canyon is the most well known as I-70 runs right through it. Mountain lakes can be found easily with minimal hiking needed to reach them, although they are cold year-round, so don't bother bringing your bathing suit. The average elevation in this area is 6,500 - 9,500 feet making the air very dry and sun very strong. Never forget the sunscreen even if you think it's too cold or cloudy. Average an nual precipitation is a measly 15 - 20 inches.