GOLDEN | LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Lariat Loop Scenic & Historic Byway
The Rockstar Verdict
Experience 40 miles of winding mountain roads connecting the most historic towns and epic views in the foothills.
Cancel your lazy Sunday and take the ultimate quick mountain escape right in Denver’s backyard. The historic Lariat Loop takes you through twisting canyons, towering ponderosa pines, and bright aspen groves as it connects Golden, Evergreen, and Morrison. It is the absolute perfect weekend drive, allowing you to hit iconic stops like Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Dinosaur Ridge, and Evergreen Lake all in one epic day trip without spending hours on I-70.
VIP Tip
PULL OVER AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (Start your drive early in Golden and make sure to stop at the Buffalo Bill Grave and Lookout Mountain overlook for insane, panoramic sunrise views of both the changing foothills and the Denver skyline).
ALL AGES Hours: Open 24/7 (Best driven late September to mid-October for peak autumn colors)