Signs From Colorado

Distance marker on US-24 east. Distance to Buena Vista and Poncha Springs (via US-285).

End CO-82 East at US-24. Use US-24 west to Leadville; US-24 east to Buena Vista.

Distance marker on CO-82 east. Distance to Leadville (via US-24 west) and Buena Vista (via US-24 east).

Independence Pass on CO-82 east. Independence Pass is 12,095 Feet and on the Continental Divide. Independence Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in Colorado on the state highway system. The only higher pass on the state highway system is US-34 in Rocky Mountain National Park. Independence Pass divides the Arkansas River watershed which flows into the Gulf of Mexico; and the Roaring Fork River which flows into the Colorado River and the Gulf of California.

CO-82 east (Original St.) at East Cooper Ave. in Aspen. Turn left on Cooper Ave. to continue east on CO-82 and for the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway.

Begin Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway on CO-82 East.

Entering Aspen - Elevation 7908 Feet. Aspen is the county seat of Pitkin County.

CO-82 east at Brush Creek Road south to Snowmass Village. Continue east on CO-82 for Aspen.

Distance marker on CO-82 east. Distance to Snowmass Village Road and Aspen.

CO-82 east at Snowmass Creek Road. Continue east on CO-82 for Snowmass Village and Ski Areas.