Top 5 Scenic Drives in Colorado to Experience With Your CX-50 This Spring

Unforgettable Views Await

Spring, one of Colorado’s many beautiful seasons, is on its way! So, while you’re starting to think about spring cleaning and daydreaming about warmer weather, don’t forget to stop and smell the flowers. Take your 2024 Mazda CX-50 out on the road and experience some of the most beautiful springtime drives Colorado offers.

The CX-50 is the perfect car for Coloradans, as it’s an AWD crossover SUV tailored to off-road adventures. For example, Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) offers various drive modes that perfect traction and responsiveness depending on the driving scenario. So, whether you’re hitting windy highways or gravel roads, you can drive confidently in this vehicle.

Let’s look at five scenic drives you should go on with your Mazda CX-50 this spring.

Remember that the snow likes to stick around, which may impact the accessibility of certain roads.

Trail Ridge Road

Take your Mazda on a drive through Rocky Mountain National Park on Trail Ridge Road. It is beautiful; this road is even on the National Register of Historic Places. The 48-mile road that crosses the continental divide provides incredible views of peaks, valleys, and lakes. Be sure to reserve your date and time, as timed entry is required from May to October. Get ready for stunning views of RMNP!

Mount Blue Sky

Mount Blue Sky is one of the many 14-ers in Colorado. You can still see these awesome views if you’re not much of a hiker. You can reach the summit (14,265 feet above sea level) of Mt. Blue Sky by taking your CX-50 on the highest paved road in North America. In addition to the peaks and lakes, you’re also likely to come across wildlife, such as mountain goats and bighorn sheep. You will need a timed entry to take this drive, but it’s well worth it.

Kebler Pass

This pass connects two stunning mountain towns in Colorado, Crested Butte and Aspen. The road is gravel, which your CX-50, a car built to go off the beaten path, will handle easily. Kebler Pass is an incredible drive to embrace spring and see some early blooms. The road also goes through Redstone and Carbondale, giving you more mountain towns to check out along your journey.

San Juan Skyway

Take the 236-mile byway through one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the state, the San Juans. The road goes through incredible towns such as Ouray and Durango and is one of the best places to see those bright and cheery spring colors. During this drive, you will also encounter the Million Dollar Highway, a gorgeous highway that’s a must-add to your bucket list.

Pikes Peak Highway

Another iconic Colorado mountain that you can drive up is Pikes Peak. It even inspired “America the Beautiful.” Take the picturesque 19-mile highway to the summit and enjoy all the sites along the way. Be sure to make a reservation here as well!

Embrace Spring Adventures With Your Mazda CX-50

There’s something so satisfying about driving in your CX-50, as Mazda is known for creating fun-to-drive cars. With Mazda, it’s not just about the destination, but it’s also about the journey. When you pair that with the beauty our state has to offer, you’re in for an amazing spring adventure.

These are just a few drives to take with your CX-50 this spring. Remember to find the pull-offs and make stops in towns you pass through so you can take it all in!

This CX-50, built with the adventurer in mind, will give you peace of mind while taking in all the sights. As always, remember to drive safely and cautiously.

If you’d like to learn more about the CX-50 or take it for a test drive, contact McDonald Mazda North today!