Between Alpine and Clifton lies a route locals call the Devil’s Highway.
Over 460 curves cut through the mountains. The road climbs past forests, cliffs, and elevations above 9,000 feet. Allow at least 4 hours.
Each turn gives you a new direction.
Each stretch takes something familiar away.
Pro Tip:
Allow at least 4 hours for the full drive this is a road to be savored, not rushed.
Where nature doesn’t perform, it exists
At 8,000 feet, the world feels less edited.
Everything is closer.
Everything is slower.
Everything is more present.
Escudilla Mountain offers steady climbs and wide summit views. The Blue Range stretches into quiet, less-traveled trails.
Luna Lake stays still long enough for you to notice detail. Rainbow and brook trout move beneath the surface, appearing and disappearing without pattern.
When the season shifts, the landscape simplifies. Cross-country skiing through silent forests. Snowshoeing across untouched snow. Downhill skiing at Sunrise Park Resort nearby
You are entering their space. The forest here is active even when it appears still. Elk move through the trees without making a sound, while hummingbirds cut across the air in quick, fleeting flashes. Coati pass through the terrain with an ease that feels like they already understand every hidden path, and bighorn sheep stand quietly on steep edges that seem impossible for anything to hold, yet they remain completely at ease.
Elk are large members of the deer family known for their impressive size, strong build, and majestic antlers. Found in forests, grasslands, and mountainous regions of North America and parts of Asia, elk are herbivores that feed on grasses, leaves, and bark.
Humming birds are among the smallest and most fascinating birds in the world, known for their rapid wing movement that allows them to hover in place like insects. They are found mainly in the Americas and are famous for their bright, shimmering feathers that reflect light in different colors.
Coati are curious, agile mammals found in forests and tropical regions of the Americas. They belong to the raccoon family and are easily recognized by their long, flexible snouts and ringed tails. Coatis are highly social animals that often move in groups, especially females and young ones.
Bighorn Sheep are strong, sure-footed animals native to North America’s rocky mountains and steep cliffs. They are best known for their massive, curled horns, especially in males, which are used in dramatic head-butting battles to establish dominance.
Mountain Lions are powerful, solitary predators found across mountains, forests, and deserts of the Americas. They are skilled hunters with strong legs and excellent stealth, allowing them to ambush prey like deer. Despite their size and strength, they are quiet and elusive, rarely seen in the wild.
Everything you need is within a short walk.Food here is not designed for attention.
It is designed for comfort after a long day outside.
Known for homestyle meals and locally made pie.
Casual dining with burgers and cold drinks.
Simple menu, steady atmosphere.
Smoked wings and long-standing local favorites.
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