I am heading to Fort Collins area for memorial day weekend. Hoping to find some twisties and views in the area. I am planning to check out 14 and 34. Are there any other roads I should ride? Any road closures to be concerned with?

Thanks

 

You will be at the doorway to great riding.
34w to Rocky Mnt NP, 34w to 7s to 72s -119 to Blackhawk, If you like gambling Blackhawk would be a good stop, 119 is great all the way down to I70 - basically anywhere west of I 25 is great riding.

 

You may as well go up to Estes Park. Yes, it's very touristy, but it's also just darn pretty. Go up Bear Lake road there while your at it. Same with simply running up 34 beyond Estes.

As for more local, either road up along side Horsetooth, and then just follow your map with regards to twisties. It's all darn scenic up there. I'd probably head on up to Red Feather myself.

Don't totally dismiss riding north and east. A lot of those country roads are scenic too, if dead straight. Especially out into the grasslands park area.

 

There are so many great roads in Colorado that I have not been able to hit them all in the 12 years I have lived here. If you got time, try the Walden Loop.

Take 14 west to Walden, take 125 south to Granby, then take 34 thru the Rocky Mountain National Park which should drop into Estes Park, then back to Loveland. Then north back to Fort Collins

 

+1 - this really is a beautiful ride. You'll be hitting higher elevations, so plan for cooler temperatures as well. It won't feel that way when you first start out...

Also, check with RMNP to make sure Trail Ridge Road is open. Opening weekend it typically Memorial Day weekend. I believe the snow has been less up there this year, but the drifts have still been pretty large. Last I saw, they were still on schedule.

 

Yea, Trail Ridge Road isn't open yet.

OP, Here's the park services page regarding roads in Rocky Mountain National Park:
https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/road_status.htm

Here's a good quick page on scenic travels through Colorado, even coming over from Nebraska. https://www.codot.gov/travel/scenic-byways

Do not underestimate the intensity of the sun, and how cold it can qet when you're out of the sun up in those mountains.

Oh, and bring a few extra memory cards for your camera. You're going to have a blast.

 

Great links ! Thanks Guys... Coming in July.. Colorado Springs up to Ft Collins, Walden Loop.

 

New Belgium Brewery is worth visit in Fort Collins

 

If the time is right, stop in at the Stanley Hotel for a cup of coffee. It was supposed to be the inspiration for Steven King's writing "The Shining". It is up on a hill in Estes Park and is a very prominent landmark. If you wander through Lyons, watch your speed, it is a speed trap.

 

Check out Mishawaka on 14.