Cumbres Pass

High up on the Continental Divide

The scenic beauty of the Cumbres Pass is rich with fall colors with a hint of isolation that could tempt even the most reticent traveler. You could imagine the 1800's families viewing the area with a...

Fall foliage perfection with a bit of Mountain RR lore

Deliberately detoured here for October color and the Cumbres & Toltec train lore. Stumbled on the train lugging about 8 cars of very happy tourists (kid friendly) thru the mountains. Visited the "stat...

Amazing Most Places, Average in Colorado

We took Cumbres Pass as an alternative to Wolf Creek Pass when travelling from central Colorado to northwest New Mexico. It's a very nice drive, but if you're looking for a scenic drive in the Rockies...

Cumbres Pass in the Fall

Great fall drive for leaf viewing. The best scenic views are located between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO. The roadway is worth your time if your are traveling between Alamosa, CO and northern New Mexic...

Beautiful views interesting RR history at the top

Drove to the top of the pass from the Chama side. Approximately 14 mi drive from Chama. Scenery is worth the drive. Stop to see the historic rail area at the top. Walk around some and read the placard...