Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 7825 ft. |
Colorado-New Mexico State Line |
US Highway 87 crosses the New Mexico state line into the community of Starkville, Colorado. Runs concurrently with US Interstate Highway 25 and US Highway 85. |
| 9.9 15.9 6375 ft. |
Starkville, CO |
West of US Highway 87. Community of Starville, CO. Limited services. |
| 13.0 21.0 6056 ft. |
County Road 20-B |
South to the community of Jansen, CO. Near Trinidad Lake Colorado State Park. |
| 13.4 21.5 6014 ft. |
US Highway 160 |
North to the city of Trinidad, CO. - Trinidad Lake Colorado State Park - Amenities: Visitor Center, 73 RV/tent/trailer sites, picnic tables/shelters, grills, restrooms, boat ramp, amphitheater, trails - Activities: fishing/ice fishing, cross-country skiing, jet skiing, boating, horseback riding, biking, snowshoeing, water skiing, picnicking, hiking. - Kit Carson Park (San Pedro/Rosita/Kansas Avenues). - Central Park (Stonewall Ave): baseball/softball field, open field. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 87. |
| 13.5 21.8 6001 ft. |
Creek |
Crossing. |
| 14.2 22.9 6014 ft. |
Park |
Kit Carson Park (San Pedro Ave, Trinidad, CO) is located west of US Highway 87. |
| 14.9 24.0 6001 ft. |
160 Highway Bypass |
Short highway connecting US Highway 87 with US Highway 160 to the east. |
| 15.4 24.8 6037 ft. |
Parks |
West of US Highway 87 are Kit Carson Round-Up Park and Roundup Park (Trinidad, CO). |
| 27.0 43.4 6243 ft. |
Ludlow, CO |
Ghost town of Ludlow, CO. East of US Highway 87. Location of the 1914 Ludlow Massacre. - Ludlow Monument (in memory of the victims of the Ludlow Massacre). - Hastings coke ovens. |
| 34.2 55.0 6342 ft. |
Aguilar, CO |
Community of Aguilar, CO. Limited services. |
| 46.0 74.0 6253 ft. |
Saliba Lake |
East of US Highway 87. Fishing. |
| 48.7 78.4 6224 ft. |
Farr Lake |
East of highway. Fishing. |
| 49.1 79.0 6227 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 25 |
US Interstate Highway 25 branches off to the west-north to the city of Walsenburg, CO and rejoins US Highway 87 further north near the community of Farista, CO. Limited services. |
| 49.6 79.8 6142 ft. |
La Joya Reservoir |
East of highway. Fishing. |
| 50.1 80.7 6158 ft. |
US Highway 160/Colorado State Highway 10 |
Junction of US Highway 160/CO State Highway 10 |
| 51.4 82.7 6198 ft. |
Holita Reservoir |
East of US Highway 87. Fishing. |
| 52.4 84.4 6112 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 25 |
US Interstate Highway 25 veers off to the south, near the community of Farista, CO, and goes to the city of Walsenburg, CO; and reconnects with US Highway 87 to the east. |
| 55.4 89.1 6138 ft. |
Airport |
Spanish Peaks Airfield (Tel. 719-738-1290), a public-use airport in Walsenburg, CO. East of highway.
|
| 61.6 99.2 6004 ft. |
County Road 104 |
West to Orlando Reservoir Number 2 (Huerfano Butte, CO). Fishing. |
| 74.6 120.0 5804 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 165 |
South to Colorado City, CO. - Greenhorn Meadows Park (CO State Highway 165): softball/baseball field, open field, basketball courts. - Taylor Park (Cuerno Verde Blvd). - Beckwith Reservoir (fishing). |
| 90.8 146.2 4961 ft. |
Stem Beach, CO |
Community of Stem Beach, CO. Nearby are Saint Charles Reservoir Numbers 2 and 3. Fishing. |
| 95.0 152.9 4820 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 45 |
West north route to Pueblo City Park (800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO): water park, baseball field, tennis courts,horseshoes, drinking fountains, swimming pool, shelters, playground, Pueblo Zoo, bocce courts, bicycling, kiddie rides, historic carousel, mini train. |
| 95.4 153.5 4810 ft. |
Raigoza Park |
West of US Highway 87. (600 Maryland, Pueblo, CO). Tennis courts, playground, basketball court, horseshoes, restrooms. |
| 96.1 154.7 4813 ft. |
Lake Minnequa |
West of highway. Fishing. |
| 96.9 155.9 4770 ft. |
Central Avenue |
West to Bessemer Park (Pueblo, CO). |
| 97.7 157.2 4705 ft. |
Pueblo, CO |
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| 97.8 157.4 4656 ft. |
Arkansas River |
Crossing. |
| 97.9 157.6 4659 ft. |
US Highway 50 |
North to Gateway Park (S. Grand Avenue, CO.). West to the community of Salt Creek, CO. Limited services. |
| 98.4 158.4 4669 ft. |
Gateway Park |
S. Grand Avenue. West of US Highway 87. |
| 99.0 159.3 4708 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 96 |
East to Bradford Park (1400 E. 2nd St, Pueblo, CO): basketball court, playground, baseball field, gazebos, shelters, restrooms. - Galarraga Park (Frontage Rd, Pueblo, CO): softball/baseball field, and Pueblo Memorial Airport (31201 Bryan Circle, Pueblo, CO, Tel. 719-553-2760). West-south-west to Delevan Park (500 W. Corona Ave, Pueblo, CO): playground, Pueblo City Park (800 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO). |
| 99.5 160.2 4692 ft. |
US Highway 50 |
NOTE: Concurrency to the north with US Highway 87. South to Gateway Park, CO. |
| 99.8 160.6 4695 ft. |
Mineral Palace Park |
West of US Highway 87, on 1500-2100 N. Santa Fe Dr., Pueblo, CO. Water park, gazebos, tennis courts, playground, swimming pool, drinking fountains, playground shelters, horseshoes, restrooms. |
| 100.2 161.2 4715 ft. |
US State Highway 50 |
East to Galarraga Park (Frontage Rd, Pueblo, CO), Pueblo Memorial Airport (31201 Bryan Circle, Pueblo, CO, Tel. 719-553-2760), and the community of North Avondale, CO. Limited services. NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 87. |
| 100.9 162.4 4731 ft. |
Parks |
Haaff Park (Jerry Murphy Rd, Pueblo, CO), east of highway. To the west is Fairmount Park (29th St & Colfax Ave, Pueblo, CO): tennis courts, gazebos, shelters, restrooms. |
| 101.6 163.5 4744 ft. |
US Highway 50/Colorado State Highway 47 |
CO State Highway 47 takes an east-south route to a junction with US Highway 50/CO State Highway 96. NOTE: US Highway 50 ends its overlap with US Highway 87 and goes northwest to the community of Pueblo West, MI. Parks: Lovell Park, Pixie Park, and Golden Guardian Cultural Park. |
| 119.7 192.6 5302 ft. |
Fort Carson |
West of US Highway 23, a U.S. military installation. |
| 125.3 201.7 5433 ft. |
Calhan Reservoir |
East of US Highway 87. Fountain, CO. Fishing. |
| 128.1 206.2 5545 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 25 |
NOTE: US Interstate Highway 25 leaves US Highway 87. North to the community of Stratmoor, CO. |
| 128.9 207.4 5548 ft. |
Fountain, CO |
|
| 131.7 212.0 5650 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 16 |
To the east, traverses Mesa Ridge Parkway and ends at S Powers Blvd (CO State Highway 21). Short route to the west to an intersection with US Interstate Highway 25. |
| 134.2 215.9 5725 ft. |
Security-Widefield, CO |
Community of Security-Widefiled, CO. - Widefield Community Park (Fontaine Blvd). - A. McCray Reservoir and Big Johnson Reservoir. Fishing. |
| 135.7 218.3 5774 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 83 |
West junction with US Interstate Highway 25. |
| 137.0 220.5 5787 ft. |
Stratmoor, CO |
Community of Stratmoor, CO. - Stratmoor Neighborhood Park (413 Sinton Ave): basketball court, open space. |
| 137.1 220.7 5797 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 25 |
South to the community of Pueblo West, CO. North to the city of Colorado Springs, CO. |
| 138.6 223.0 5902 ft. |
E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd |
West to Quail Lake Park (915 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO): boating, fishing, rock climbing wall, basketball court, picnic tables, exercise course, playground, soccer field, trails, shelter. |
| 138.9 223.6 5899 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 29 |
NOTE: To the west, overlaps US Highway 87. East-north-east to Sagebrush Park (651 Crestline Dr, Colorado Springs, CO): playground, trails, picnic tables, basketball court; and ends at US State Highway 24/CO State Highway 21. |
| 140.1 225.5 6004 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 115 |
NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 87 |
| 141.2 227.2 5919 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 25/US Highway 24 |
South to the community of Stratmoor, CO. North to the city of Colorado Springs, CO. |
| 141.6 227.9 5951 ft. |
E Fountain Blvd. |
East of highway. To South Shooks Run Park (402 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO): recreation center, playground, basketball court, trails, shelter, parking; and Fountain Park (901 E Fountain Blvd , Colorado Blvd): basketball court, trails, shelter, playground, parking, restroom. |
| 142.4 229.1 6004 ft. |
Colorado Springs, CO |
City of Colorado Springs, CO |
| 142.7 229.7 6024 ft. |
Platte Avenue |
West to Acacia Park (115 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO): playground, trails, horsehoe pits, picnic tables, restrooms.
|
| 142.9 229.9 6030 ft. |
E Boulder Street |
East to Boulder Park (1210 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO): basketball court, tennis courts, picnic tables, playground, baseball/softball fields, shelter, restrooms. |
| 143.2 230.5 6047 ft. |
Dale Street |
West to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center (30 West Dale Street, Colorado Springs, Tel. 719-634-5581). |
| 144.3 232.2 6096 ft. |
Fontanero Street |
West to Monument Valley Park (170 W Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO). |
| 144.7 232.9 6119 ft. |
Jackson Street |
East to Bonforte Park (2323 N Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs, CO): picnic tables, soccer field, trails, softball/baseball field, playground, tennis courts, playground, shelter, restroom. |
| 145.0 233.4 6122 ft. |
Parks |
Roswell Park (515 Polk St, Colorado Springs, CO): picnic shelter, trails, softball/baseball field, playground, picnic tables; west of US Highway 87. To the east is Nancy Lewis Park (2615 Logan Ave, Colorado Springs, CO): soccer field, picnic tables, playground, baseball/softball field, shelter, trails, fishing, restroom. |
| 145.3 233.8 6145 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 38 |
Short highway ending at an intersection with US Interstate Highway 25 to the west. |
| 145.9 234.8 6178 ft. |
Portal Park |
East of US Highway 87, on 3638 Manchester St, Colorado Springs, CO. Basketball court, tennis courts, picnic tables, baseball/softball field, playground, soccer field, swimming pool, trails, restroom. |
| 146.3 235.5 6198 ft. |
Mt. View Lane |
East to Danville Park (1147 Mountview Lane, Colorado Springs, CO): trails, picnic tables, basketball court, playground, shelter, baseball/softball field, restroom. |
| 148.1 238.4 6224 ft. |
Pulpit Rock Park |
East of highway, on Pulpit Rock Circle S. |
| 148.5 239.0 6296 ft. |
Parks |
|
| 148.9 239.6 6283 ft. |
Dublin Park |
East of US Highway 87. Take Dublin Boulevard to 2450 Roundtop Drive. Handicap accessible. Trails, picnic tables, soccer field, basketball court, shelter, baseball/softball field, playground, restroom. |
| 149.4 240.4 6322 ft. |
Woodmen Road |
|
| 153.8 247.5 6608 ft. |
Interquest Parkway |
Connects US Highway 87 to CO State Highway 83 to the east. |
| 154.4 248.5 6581 ft. |
United States Air Force Academy |
West of US Highway 87. North of Colorado Springs, CO. USAF officer candidates school. Self-guided tours, Visitor Center, outdoor football stadium, hockey rink, soccer stadium, baseball field. |
| 155.1 249.6 6644 ft. |
Mary Kyler Park |
East of highway, on 1101 Middle Creek Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO. |
| 158.0 254.2 6768 ft. |
Gleneagle, CO |
Community of Gleneagle, CO. Limited services. |
| 161.3 259.6 6998 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 105 |
East to the community of Woodmoor, CO); terminates at a junction with CO State Highway 83. North to the communities of Monument, CO. - Dirty Woman Park (Mitchell Ave). - Limbach Park (Front St): . - Monument Lake (fishing); and Palmer Lake, CO. - Palmer Lake (fishing). |
| 162.2 261.0 7123 ft. |
Woodmoor, CO |
Community of Woodmoor, CO. - Woodmoor Lake (fishing). |
| 164.2 264.2 7293 ft. |
Allis Dam/Allis Reservoir |
East of highway. |
| 171.4 275.8 6778 ft. |
Larkspur, CO |
Community of Larkspur, CO. Limited services. |
| 182.1 293.0 6152 ft. |
Castle Rock, CO |
|
| 182.4 293.6 6158 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 86 |
South-west route to an intersection with CO State Highway 105. South-east to the community of Franktown, CO. Limited services. |
| 184.8 297.4 6161 ft. |
US Highway 85 |
NOTE: US Highway 85 ends its overlap with US Highway 87. West to the community of Sedalia, CO. Limited services. Near Roxborough Colorado State Park (4751 North Roxborough Dr, Littleton, CO, Tel. 303-973-3959) ________ |
| 189.1 304.3 6404 ft. |
Castle Pines, CO |
Community of Castle Pines, CO. - Daniels Park (N Daniels Park Road): scenic overlooks, picnic areas, charcoal grills, bison areas. |
| 193.6 311.6 5971 ft. |
Lincoln Avenue |
West to the community of Lone Tree, CO. - Bluffs Regional Park (10099 Crooked Stick Trail): trail system, picnic shelter, portable restroom, parking. - Prairie Sky Park (9381 Crossington Way): multi-purpose courts/fields, shelter, playground, drinking fountain, restrooms. - Sweetwater Park (8300-1/2 Sweetwater Rd): multi-purpose fields, unlighted ballfield, open area, shelter, mutli-purpose court, drinking fountain, wildlife viewing. East to the communities of Grand View Estates, CO (limited services) and Stonegate, CO. |
| 194.9 313.7 5863 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 470 |
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| 196.1 315.5 5866 ft. |
Park/Reservoir/Airport |
Willow Creek Park (8000 E. Phillips Pl., Centennial, CO): handicap-accessible; multi-purpose fields, unlighted ballfield, playground, wildlife viewing, drinking fountain, shelter, parking lot, west of US Highway 23. To the east are Inverness Reservoir (Parker, CO; fishing) and Centennial Airport (7800 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO, Tel. 303-790-0598). |
| 196.7 316.6 5823 ft. |
Castlewood, CO |
Community of Castlewood, CO. - Walnut Hills Park (E Briarwood Blvd); Hunters Hill Park (S Xanthia St): swimming pool, soccer field, open area; Willow Spring Open Space (S Holly St). |
| 197.8 318.3 5774 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 88 |
East to the city of Centennial, CO. - Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park (7500 S. Jasper Ct): ecological reservation area, wildlife viewing, restrooms, trailhead parking area. - Arapahoe County Community Park (7900 S. Potomac): lighted baseball diamonds, walking path, championship multi-use field, picnic pavilions, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, BBQ grills, parking areas. - Historic 17-Mile House Farm Park (8181 South Parker Rd). NOTE: Overlap to the north with US Highway 87. |
| 198.9 320.1 5702 ft. |
E Orchard Road |
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| 200.0 321.8 5673 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 88/E Bellevue Avenue |
NOTE: End of overlap with CO State Highway 88 |
| 200.3 322.4 5656 ft. |
E Union Avenue |
East to Wallace Park (4700 SDTC Blvd): Goldsmith Gulch Trail, picnic tables, flower beds, playground, biking/pedestrian path, benches. |
| 201.1 323.6 5614 ft. |
E Quincy Avenue |
West to Three Pond Park (S Colorado Blvd, Engleton, CO), Dahlia Hollow Park (S Dahlia St, Engleton, CO), and John Meade Park (Meade Lane). |
| 202.2 325.4 5554 ft. |
US Highway 285/Colorado State Highway 30 |
Junction of US Highway 285/CO State Highway 30 |
| 203.3 327.1 5446 ft. |
E Yale Avenue |
East to James Bible Park (6802 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO): fitness course, basketball court, baseball/softball field complex, playground, tennis court, football field, picnic tables, benches, natural areas, High Line Canal Trail, drinking fountain, hiking/pedstrian trail, restroom. |
| 204.6 329.3 5387 ft. |
S Colorado Blvd |
North to the city of Glendale, CO. - Infinity Park (S Cherry St): passive lawn, pavilion, picnic areas public gardens, loop trails, fieldhouse. -City of Brest Park (3800 E Cherry Creek South Dr): pedestrian/biking trail, picnic tables. South to the city of Cherry Hills Village, CO. - Cherry Hills Lake (fishing) and Three Pond Park (S Colorado Blvd). |
| 205.7 331.0 5335 ft. |
S University Blvd. |
South to Observatory Park (2100 S Fillmore St, Denver, CO): observatory, basketball court, tennis court, picnic tables, baseball/softball field, multi-purpose field, playground, drinking fountain, restroom; and De Boer Park (2505 S York St, Denver, CO: playground, picnic tables, Harvard Gulch Trail, biking/pedestrian path, drinking fountain. |
| 206.2 331.9 5299 ft. |
S Franklin Street |
North to Veterans Park (2100 E Iowa Ave): soccer field, drinking fountain, bike/pedestrian trail, baseball/softball field, restroom. |
| 207.6 334.1 5262 ft. |
E Ohio Avenue |
East to Washington Park (S Downing St, Denver, CO): recreation center, flower gardens, trails, playgrounds, indoor pool, tennis courts, boathouse, soccer fields, lakes, pond, horseshoe court, lawn bowling/croquet field, roller blade court, basketball. |
| 208.2 335.1 5246 ft. |
US Highway 85 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 87 |
| 208.5 335.6 5210 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 26 |
This highway ends at an intersection with CO State Highway 95. |
| 209.8 337.7 5207 ft. |
US Highway 6 |
West to Barnum Park (360 N Hooker St, Denver, CO): lake, outdoor pool, picnic shelter, playground, tennis court, dog park, basketball court, benches, picnic tables, recreation center, restroom, and the city of Lakewood, CO. - Belmar Park (S Carr Street). - Bonfis Stanton Park (W Kentucky Drive). NOTE: North overlap with US Highway 87. |
| 210.7 339.0 5197 ft. |
13th Avenue |
West to Rude Park (2855 W Holden Pl, Denver, CO). East to Lincoln Park (1325 W 11th Ave, Denver, CO). |
| 210.9 339.4 5197 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 70/US Highways 40/287 |
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| 213.4 343.4 5180 ft. |
W 38th Avenue |
West to Columbus Park (1501 W 38th Ave): playground, benches, picnic tables, basketball court, flower beds, plaza; Ciancio Park (4001 N Lipan St): football field, picnic tables, bleachers, softball/baseball field; and the city of Wheatridge, CO. |
| 214.3 344.9 5184 ft. |
US Highway 70 |
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| 214.6 345.4 5184 ft. |
W 48th Avenue |
East to Argo Park (4700 N Logan St, Denver, CO): picnic tables, outdoor pool, football field, playground, soccer field, picnic shelter, baseball/softball field, basketball court. |
| 215.8 347.3 5210 ft. |
Dewey Lake |
West of US Highway 87. Fishing. |
| 216.4 348.2 5197 ft. |
North Washington, CO |
Community of North Washington, CO. - Copeland Lake, fishing. |
| 217.0 349.2 5154 ft. |
US Interstate Highway 76 |
West to the community of Berkeley, CO. - Lake Sangraco (fishing). East-northeast to the communities of Derby, CO and Dupont, CO. |
| 217.4 349.8 5148 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 224 |
To the east, intersects US Interstate Highway 76 and ends at a junction with US Highway 6/85. |
| 217.7 350.3 5157 ft. |
US Highway 36 |
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| 218.5 351.6 5269 ft. |
Sherrelwood, CO |
West of US Highway 87. City of Sherrelwood, CO. - Sherrelwood Park (Orchard Drive). - Metz Park (Sherrelwood Drive): baskeball courts, football/soccer field, open area. |
| 219.7 353.5 5249 ft. |
Federal Heights, CO |
City of Federal Heights, CO. - Carmenisch Park (W 88th Ave): softball/baseball diamonds, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, Bell Roth Park (Milky Way & Pecos St): lake, playground equipment, sand volleyball court, swimming pool. |
| 220.5 354.8 5384 ft. |
Thornton, CO |
East of US Highway 87. City of Thornton, CO. - Yorkborough Park (9800 Detroit St): tennis courts, playground equipment, open space, baseball/softball field. - Community Park (Thornton Parkway): softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, playground, open space. - Aspen Park (Welby Circle). - Sherwood Hills Park (E 100th Ave). - Annual Thornton Festival. |
| 221.2 356.0 5371 ft. |
Parks |
Norse Glenn Park (W 100th Place): softball/baseball field, open space, walking/jogging path, west of highway. Loma Linda Park (Grant Street): playground, east of highway. |
| 221.7 356.8 5371 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 44/104th Avenue |
Junction of CO State Highway 44/104th Avenue |
| 222.5 358.0 5397 ft. |
Northglenn, CO |
East of highway. City of Northglenn, CO. - Grant Park (Washington Street); Larsen Park (Larsen Drive): open space, playground equipment, basketball court; Alvin B. Thomas Park (Irma Drive). |
| 223.3 359.4 5420 ft. |
Huron Crossing Park |
West of US Highway 87, on W 117th Avenue, Northglenn, CO. |
| 223.7 360.0 5358 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 128/120th Avenue |
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| 224.7 361.6 5246 ft. |
128th Avenue |
East to the community of Eastlake, CO. - Hunters Glen Lake Park (Emerson Street), Lake Village Park (E 128th Avenue), Eastlake Reservoir Number 3 (fishing), East Lake Shores Park (E 126th Place), Woodglen Meadows Park (12600 Bellaire St): open space, playground equipment. West to Big Dry Creek Park (Pecos St, Broomfield, CO): softball/baseball fields, soccer fields, open area, dog park, walking/jogging path, Pinion Park (S Princess Circle, Broomfield, CO), Tom Frost Reservoir (fishing). |
| 225.8 363.3 5177 ft. |
136th Avenue |
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| 226.7 364.9 5197 ft. |
144th Avenue |
West to McKay Lake, CO (fishing) and Ruth Roberts Park (S 112th Street). |
| 229.8 369.8 5164 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 7 |
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| 232.8 374.6 5154 ft. |
County Rd 8 |
East to North Star Reservoir (Frederick, CO), fishing. West to the community of Erie, CO. - Arapahoe Ridge Park (Dickens St): swimming pool, tennis courts, softball/baseball field, sand volleyball court, open space, parking. |
| 234.8 377.8 5052 ft. |
County Rd 12 |
West to Parkland Airport (1137 Rue de Trust, Erie, CO, Tel. 303-859-6121). |
| 235.8 379.5 4990 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 52 |
East to the community of Dacono, CO. - Clem Dufour Park (Glen Creighton Dr & Glen Ayre St): softball/baseball fields, BMX track, off-street parking, bicycle rack, drinking fountain, concession stands, doggy bag dispensers. - Dave Osborne Park (4th St & Cherry St): open space, street parking, doggy bag dispenser. West to Panama Reservoir Number 1 (Erie, CO; fishing), Monarch Park (Monarch Road, Longmont, CO): baseball/softball field, pond, open spaces, and ends at an intersection with CO State Highway 119. |
| 236.8 381.1 4977 ft. |
Frederick, CO |
Community of Frederick, CO. - Centennial Park (630 8th St, Tel. 720-382-5500): amphitheater, picnic area, trail system, playground. - Frederick Recreation Area (8201 Colorado Blvd): playground, trails, wildlife habitat, dog park, picnic area, pavilion, basketball court, interpretive signs, parking. - Crist Park (105 5th Street): sports field, playground, Miners' Museum, picnic area, Memorial Wall. |
| 237.8 382.7 4954 ft. |
Firestone, CO |
Community of Firestone, CO. - Gateway Park (Colorado Blvd). - Miner's Park (Grant Ave). - Hart Park (Grant Ave & 4th St): soccer fields, baseball/softball field, basketball court, jogging/walking track, parking. - Frederick Reservoir (Frederick, CO) and Coal Ridge Waste Reservoir (Fort Lupton, CO). Fishing. |
| 240.9 387.6 4852 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 119 |
Junction of CO State Highway 119 |
| 242.8 390.8 4954 ft. |
County Rd 28 |
West to Foster Reservoir (Gowanda, CO), Sanborn Reservoir and Union Reservoir (Longmont, CO). Fishing. |
| 243.9 392.5 4980 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 66 |
To the east, ends at a junction with US Highway 85. West to Foster Reservoir (Gowanda, CO). |
| 244.5 393.5 4993 ft. |
Reservoir |
West of highway -- Mulligan Reservoir (Gowanda, CO), fishing; and Logan Reservoir (Longmont, CO); fishing. |
| 245.3 394.7 4967 ft. |
Lake/Reservoir |
To the east is Holt Reservoir and Lake Thomas (Gowanda, CO). Fishing. |
| 245.9 395.7 4951 ft. |
County Road 34 |
East to Lake Marie, Bass Reservoir, Diamond Reservoir, BL Swift Reservoir (Gowanda, CO). Fishing. West to the community of Mead, CO. - Mead Reservoir and Town of Mead Reservoir. Fishing. |
| 246.9 397.3 5010 ft. |
County Road 36 |
East to McKay Reservoir (Gowanda, CO); fishing. Highland Lake (Longmont, CO) is to the west of US Highway 87. Fishing. |
| 247.6 398.4 5036 ft. |
Ballinger Reservoir |
East of US Highway 87, in Johnstown, CO. Fishing. |
| 247.9 399.0 5066 ft. |
County Road 38 |
West to Parmalee Reservoir (Johnstown, CO) and Thomas Reservoir (Berthoud, CO). Fishing. |
| 248.5 399.9 5128 ft. |
Lakes |
East of US Highway 87. Hill Lake, Davis Reservoir, Minnie Reservoir, and Little Gem Reservoir (Johnstown, CO). Fishing. |
| 250.9 403.8 4879 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 56 |
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| 253.0 407.1 5039 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 60 |
East to the community of Johnstown, CO. - Hays Park (Country Acres Dr & Harding Ave): playground equipment, volleyball court, picnic shelters, basketball court, tot lot equipment, port-a-pots. - Sunrise Park (Greeley Ave): walking path, picnic shelters, playground equipment, restrooms. - Parish Park (Charlotte St & Raymond Ave): volleyball court, picnic shelters, playground equipment, port-a-pots. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 87 to the north. |
| 253.9 408.6 5030 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 60 |
NOTE: End of overlap with US Highway 87. West to Ide & Starbird Reservoir Number 2, De France Reservoir, and Chapman Reservoir (Berthoud, CO), and the community of Campion, CO. Limited services. |
| 255.0 410.3 5007 ft. |
E County Rd 16 |
West to Chapman Reservoir (Berthoud, CO). Fishing. |
| 256.0 412.0 4957 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 402 |
NOTE: To the west, links US Highway 87 with US Highway 287. |
| 258.0 415.2 4931 ft. |
US Highway 34 |
Junction of US Highway 34 |
| 259.0 416.8 4993 ft. |
Reservoir/Lake |
West of highway. Houts Reservoir and Equalizer Lake (Loveland, CO). Fishing. |
| 260.1 418.5 5062 ft. |
Lake/State Park |
West of US Highway 87. Boyd Colorado State Park (3720 N County Rd 11-C, Loveland, CO, Tel. 970-669-1739) - Activities: swimming, jet skiing, water skiing, biking, fishing, hiking, boating, hunting. - Amenities: 148 paved pull-thru campsites, marina, beach, hiking/biking trails, pavilion, Boyd Lake. |
| 261.0 420.0 5056 ft. |
Airport |
Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (4900 Earhart Road, Loveland, CO, Tel. 970-962-2852). West of highway. |
| 262.0 421.7 4954 ft. |
E County Rd 30 |
West to Nelson Reservoir, Mud Lake, and Dyekman Reservoir (Loveland, CO). Fishing. |
| 263.0 423.3 4898 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 392 |
East to the town of Windsor, CO. - Eastman Park (7025 Eastman Park Dr): disc golf course, skate park, athletic fields, drinking fountain, trail, small lake, playground, restrooms. - Windsor Village Park (55 Rochester Dr): basketball court, shelter, playground. - Main Park (300 Locust St): in-line hockey rinks, playgrounds, shelters, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, drinking fountain, restrooms. West to Duck Lake (Loveland, CO), fishing; ends at an intersection with US Highway 287. |
| 263.5 424.0 4859 ft. |
Reservoir/Lake |
West of highway. Fossil Creek Reservoir and Swede Lake (Windsor, CO). Fishing. |
| 266.1 428.2 4846 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 68 |
Short highway to the west ending at a junction with US Highway 287. |
| 266.5 428.9 4852 ft. |
Timnath, CO |
East of US Highway 87. Community of Timnath, CO. Limited services. |
| 267.2 430.0 4865 ft. |
SE Frontage Rd/E County Rd 40/E Horsetooth Rd |
East to Timnath Reservoir and Lee Lake (Timnath, CO). Fishing. |
| 269.1 433.1 4921 ft. |
Prospect Road |
East to Deadman Lake (Timnath, CO). Fishing. |
| 270.1 434.7 4941 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 14 |
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| 272.1 437.9 5003 ft. |
E County Rd 50 |
East to Gray Reservoir Number 3, South Gray Reservoir, and North Gray Reservoir (Timnath, CO). To the west is Lindenmeier Lake (Fort Collins, CO). Fishing. |
| 273.1 439.5 5030 ft. |
Richards Lake Road |
West to Long Pond Reservoir (Fort Collins, CO), Richard Lake Reservoir Number 6 (Wellington, CO), and Terry Lake (Fort Collins, CO). Fishing. East to North Gray Reservoir, South Gray Reservoir, and Gray Reservoir Number 3 (Timnath, CO). Fishing. |
| 274.1 441.1 5062 ft. |
E County Rd 54 |
East to Cobb Lake (Cobb Lake, CO). Fishing. |
| 278.3 447.9 5194 ft. |
Wellington, CO |
Community of Wellington, CO. - Library Park (3rd & 5th Sts): open turf area, softball fields; next to Wilson Leeper Community Center. - Centennial Park (Cleveland Ave): skateboard area, covered picnic area, play equipment, picnic tables, turf areas. - Viewpointe Park (Ronald Regan Ct & Kit Fox Dr): picnic tables, playground, basketball courts, parking. |
| 278.6 448.4 5203 ft. |
Colorado State Highway 1 |
West-south-west to Bee Lake Reservoir Number 5, North Poudre Reservoir Number 6, Windsor Reservoir Number 8, North Poudre Reservoir Number 10, Rocky Ridge Lake Reservoir Number 1, Water Supply & Storage Reservoir Number 3, Dixon Reservoir, Kluver Reservoir, Water Supply & Storage Reservoir Number 4, in Wellington, CO. Fishing. |
| 279.2 449.3 5246 ft. |
E County Rd 64 |
West to Mountain Supply Reservoir Number 8 and Douglas Reservoir, Wellington, CO. Fishing. |
| 280.2 450.9 5262 ft. |
E County Rd 66 |
West to Box Elder Reservoir Number 3, North Poudre Reservoir Number 4, and North Poudre Reservoir Number 2, in Wellington, CO. Fishing. |
| 281.2 452.5 5305 ft. |
E County Rd 68 |
East to Clark Reservoir (Cobb Lake, CO). Fishing. West to North Poudre Reservoir Number 3 (Wellington, CO). Fishing. |
| 282.2 454.1 5348 ft. |
Owl Canyon Road/E Co Rd 70 |
West to North Poudre Reservoir Number 11 (Buckeye, CO) and Wasson Reservoir (Wellington, CO). Fishing. East to Indian Creek Reservoir (Carr SW, CO). |
| 284.1 457.2 5453 ft. |
Reservoir |
North Poudre Reservoir Number 15 (Buckeye, CO). Fishing. West of highway. |
| 288.3 464.0 5633 ft. |
Buckeye, CO |
Community of Buckeye, CO. Limited services. |
| 293.4 472.2 5846 ft. |
Carr, CO |
Community of Carr, CO. Limited services. |
| 299.6 482.2 6096 ft. |
Colorado-Wyoming State Line |
US Highway 87 terminates at the Colorado-Wyoming state line; becomes WY US Highway 87 when it crosses over into Wyoming. LD11e |