U.S. Route 24, US-285 to CO-82

 

Location: US-24 and US-285, Chaffee Cty

Reassurance shield after the 285 split. US-24 primarily heads north from here.

Location: US-24 and CR 319, Chaffee Cty

Turn left for CR 319 as we make our way up the short stretch from the 285 split up to Buena Vista.

Location: US-24 and Baylor Dr, Buena Vista

Welcome to Buena Vista!

Location: US-24 and Main St, Buena Vista

In downtown Buena Vista, turn left for CR 306.

Location: US-24 and Main St, Buena Vista

Stay straight to stay on US-24.

Location: US-24 and Crossman Ave, Buena Vista

A couple blocks later, turn left for CR 350.

Location: US-24 and Crossman Ave, Buena Vista

Reassurance shield after Crossman Avenue.

Location: US-24 and CR 383, Chaffee Cty

As we head out of Buena Vista, we’re advised that the SH-82 pass is closed.

Location: US-24 and CR 383, Chaffee Cty

Turn right for CR 383.

Location: US-24 and CR 356, Chaffee Cty

Turn left for CR 356.

Location: US-24 and CR 384, Chaffee Cty

Turn right or left for CR 384.

Location: US-24 and CR 384, Chaffee Cty

Reassurance shield after CR 384.

Location: US-24 and CR 361, Chaffee Cty

Turn left for CR 361.

Location: US-24 and CR 369, Chaffee Cty

Turn right for CR 369.

Location: US-24 and CR 385, Chaffee Cty

Turn right for CR 385.

Location: US-24 and CR 386, Chaffee Cty

At the same intersection, turn left for CR 386.

Location: US-24 and CR 386, Chaffee Cty

Reassurance shield after 386.

Location: US-24 and CR 371, Chaffee Cty

Turn right for CR 371.

Location: US-24 and CR 371, Chaffee Cty

Reassurance shield after 371.

Location: US-24 and CR 388, Chaffee Cty

Turn left for CR 388.

Location: US-24 and CR 390, Chaffee Cty

Turn left for CR 390.

Location: US-24 and CR 390, Chaffee Cty

Reassurance shield after CR 390.

Location: US-24 and CR 396, Granite, Chaffee Cty

A couple miles later, we’ll enter unincorporated Granite.

Location: US-24 and CR 397, Granite, Chaffee Cty

Turn right for 397 and left for 398 in Granite.

 

Location: US-24 and SH-82, Lake Cty

Just after that, we’ll cross into Lake County and approach SH-82.

Location: US-24 and SH-82, Lake Cty

Follow 82 to Twin Lakes (and onto Aspen when the road is open). Stay on 24 for Leadville.

Location: US-24 and SH-82, Lake Cty

Turn left for Highway 82 west.

 W to CO-300, E to US-285

 W to CO-133

 N to US-24S to CO-291