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Driving Directions from Salt Lake City and Points Northwest

From Salt Lake City, take I-15 south to Spanish Fork.
Take Hwy 6/89 east to Price, then take Hwy 6/191 south to I-70 near Green River.
Follow I-70 east.

Alternative 1

The fastest, most direct route
From I-70 turn right (south) on Hwy 191 to Moab. Drive through Moab, staying on same road.
Continue on Hwy 191 south to Monticello; turn left (east) on Hwy 491 (old Hwy 666) to Cortez, 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!
From I-70 turn right (south) on Hwy 50 in Grand Junction; follow to Montrose, where Hwy 50 becomes 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, turn 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 on to 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.

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