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Driving Directions from Denver and Points Northeast

Alternative 1

Take I-70 west across Colorado and into Utah; turn left (south) on Hwy 191.
Follow Hwy 191 through Moab to Monticello; turn left (east) on Hwy 491 (old Hwy 666), which will take you into Colorado.
Just before reaching Cortez, the road widens to four lanes. Look for Crow Canyon sign on the right side of the highway.
Turn right (west) on Road L. Drive about 1 mile (watch for Crow Canyon sign). Turn left onto Road 23. In about 1 mile, Road 23 curves to the left and turns into Road K, which in turn becomes Crow Canyon's driveway.

Alternative 2

Winding mountain roads but very scenic!
Take Interstate 25 south to Colorado Springs, then turn right (west) on Hwy 24.
Follow Hwy 24 west to Buena Vista; turn left (south) on Hwy 285.
Follow Hwy 285 south to Poncha Springs; turn right (west) on Hwy 50.
Follow Hwy 50 to Montrose; turn left (south) on Hwy 550.
Follow Hwy 550 south to Ridgway; turn right (west) on Hwy 62.
Follow Hwy 62 almost to Telluride; turn right (south) on Hwy 145.
Follow Hwy 145 south to Cortez; turn right (west) on Hwy 160.
Follow Hwy 160 through downtown Cortez; bear right (north) on Hwy 491 (old Hwy 666).
Follow Hwy 491 (old Hwy 666) north about 1.5 miles, staying in left lane. Watch for Crow Canyon sign on the right side of the highway. Turn left (west) on Road L. Drive about 1 mile (watch for Crow Canyon sign). Turn left onto Road 23. In about 1 mile, Road 23 curves to the left and turns into Road K, which in turn becomes Crow Canyon's driveway.