Directions to the Heart of the Rockies

PLATE X ROADS

Road trip to Colorado

X-Roads BV stages and all loops cloverleaf near Buena Vista off of Trout Creek Pass in Chaffee County, Colorado.

ROAD TRIP TO THE HEART OF THE ROCKIES

IN THE HEART OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

Hwy 285 & 24
Hwy 24 & 285 are known as Trout Creek Pass

X-Roads BV stages off of Hwy’s 285 & 24 on Trout Creek Pass.

ROAD TRIP
ROAD TRIP

Where is the Heart of the Rockies:

  • 2.5 hours West of Colorado Springs on Hwy 50
  • 3 hours West of Pueblo on Hwy 50
  • 3 hours Southwest of Denver on Hwy 285
  • 3.5 hours East of Grand Junction on Hwy 50
  • 3.5 hours North of Santa Fe, NM on Hwy 285
  • 2 hours South of Leadville on Hwy 24/285 off of Hwy 70
MAP NOT TO SCALE
MAP NOT TO SCALE
Hwy 24 & 285 Trout Creek Pass
Hwy 24 & 285 Trout Creek Pass

Google MAP LINK to Hwy’s 24 & 285 at Buena Vista just east of Johnson Village.

 

Buena Vista Town logo

Camping & Staging at X-Roads BV

There are 120 private acres at the River Park Mine on which to camp and stage.

  • Camping spots are level and available in the freshly mown grass
  • Tent Campsites available under the trees along the creek.
  • There is more than enough room to spread out if you wish.
  • Remote camping & parking available
  • Plenty of firewood is available onsite for a campfire if you’d like.
  • There are 2 creeks suitable for bathing
  • Arkansas River access for bathing & fishing.
  • New Porta Potties will be on site.
  • Showers are available at 2 nearby Hot Springs for a fee, if you wish to shower and soak in a Rocky Mountain Hot Springs.
Heart of the Rockies map
Red X marks the spot (Clickable)

X-Roads BV Stages & Camping is available off of Trout Creek Pass.

Trout Creek RR Map from the 1900s
Trout Creek RR Map from the 1900s (Clickable)

X-Roads BV stages 1 mile from Johnson Village:

  • Johnson Village is just on the other side of the Arkansas River.
  • Dominos Pizza, a Liquor store and Fuel is available in Johnson Village
  • Downtown Buena Vista and South Main street are less than 3 miles away, will all amenities typically available in a small town.
X-ROADS STAGING
Heart of the Rocky Mtns Map (Clickable)
Enjoy Salida
Enjoy Salida

 

Guest Entertainment
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Camping at X-Roads BV

Camping at X-Roads BV

Mosquito Pass
The North London Mine on Mosquito Pass
Camping at X-Roads BV
Plenty of room for the largest RV’s
Colorado Midland Tunnels
Colorado Midland Railroad Tunnels

 

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