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Old 06-05-2012, 02:05 PM   #1
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We are heading to Estes Park from Kansas City next week and I'm looking for some advice on some routes around Denver. Originally I was planning on taking I-70 to E-470 to I-25 to HWY 66 and then 36 in to the campground. Then I heard about the high tolls on E-470 and now I'm exploring other options.

One that I'm looking at is I-70 all the way to 36. My concern is this looks like it will take me through downtown Denver and I'm not sure how that will go towing. Any insights on this route? How is the traffic? Are there any quick exits or anything like that to be concerned about towing?

Thanks in advance for any help.
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Old 06-06-2012, 07:36 AM   #2
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We are heading to Estes Park from Kansas City next week and I'm looking for some advice on some routes around Denver. Originally I was planning on taking I-70 to E-470 to I-25 to HWY 66 and then 36 in to the campground. Then I heard about the high tolls on E-470 and now I'm exploring other options.

One that I'm looking at is I-70 all the way to 36. My concern is this looks like it will take me through downtown Denver and I'm not sure how that will go towing. Any insights on this route? How is the traffic? Are there any quick exits or anything like that to be concerned about towing?

Thanks in advance for any help.
It has been awhile since I have came into Denver from the east. Normally we come in from I76. If you take I70 to I270 and then to US 36 you shouldn't have to much problem. This wont take you into the down town area of Denver but will take you out near the airport where traffic can get a little heavy. Traffic is going to be heavy any route you take around Denver or any large city for that. US 36 will however take you through Boulder where it can be a lot of stop and go type traffic when you enter town. You could go up I25 to CO 66 (north side of Longmont) and then over to US 36 which would route you around a lot of the Denver to Boulder traffic on US 36. I hope this helps and happy and sfe travel!
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Old 06-07-2012, 04:52 PM   #3
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We live south of Denver and go to Estes Park quite often. If you take E-470 it will cost you about $24 in tolls each way (assuming a 2 axle tow). If you are coming through at morning or evening rush hour that will be money well spent. Otherwise, I would just take I-70W to I-25N and get off of I-25N at Rt. 66.

If you take 36 off of I-25N you will end up going through downtown Boulder which can be a slow process.

Good luck and have a great trip!
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