Visitors can get a peek at porcupines, coyotes, red fox, elk, deer and mountain lions.
The route passes by sparkling lakes, through wildflower meadows, and forests of shimmering aspen and aromatic pine. A side trip takes visitors to Land's End Overlook where the Grand Valley unfolds more than a mile below. Spur road closed October through May. The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secratary of Transportation form the nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies.