West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway
The West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway is a  National Forest Scenic Byway and Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway located in Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Montrose, and Pitkin counties Colorado, USA. The byway reaches its zenith at Kebler Pass, elevation , between Crested Butte and Paonia. Route
The northern end of the Byway begins at the intersection of SH 82 and SH 133 in Carbondale. The route follows SH 133 south down the Crystal River Valley past Mount Sopris and Redstone to McClure Pass, with an official detour option to Marble. The true Loop portion of the Byway begins and ends below Paonia Reservoir and The Raggeds where Kebler Pass intersects SH 133. The west side of the Loop passes through Somerset, Paonia, and Hotchkiss on SH 133, and through Crawford on SH 92. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area, and Blue Mesa Reservoir are all accessible from SH 92. The southern portion of the loop follows SH 92 to its intersection with US 50 near Blue Mesa Reservoir, continues along US 50 to Gunnison, and then returns north to Crested Butte via SH 135. From Crested Butte, one can only complete the full loop back to SH 133 in summer months, when unpaved Gunnison County Road 12 is plowed over Kebler Pass. Gallery

See also

History Colorado
List of scenic byways in Colorado
Scenic byways in the United States

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America's Scenic Byways: Colorado
Colorado Department of Transportation
Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways Commission
Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways
Colorado Travel Map
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History Colorado
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Transportation in Colorado
Transportation in Delta County, Colorado
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Transportation in Montrose County, Colorado
Transportation in Pitkin County, Colorado
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U.S. Route 50