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From Ft. Collins and the northeast plains:
Starting at I-25, proceed south to Longmont, exit 243 and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons. Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark. Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route through Allenspark. Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock. The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.
From Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the southeast plains: From I-25, proceed north to Longmont, exit 243 and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons. Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark. Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route through Allenspark. Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock. The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.
From Denver International Airport (1.5-2 hours): Take Pena Blvd to I-70 west, and I-70 to I-270 north, or take E-470 (Toll road, marked “470” on map) north to I-25. Go north on I-25 to exit 243 and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons. Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark. Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route through Allenspark. Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock. The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.
From Estes Park (30 minutes): Take Colo. Hwy 7 south to Allenspark. Turn right at mile marker 16, which is the second turn for Hwy 7 Business Route. Proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock. The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.
From the mountains and further west: Take I-70 east to I-25 north. Go north on I-25 to exit 243, and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons. Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark. Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route through Allenspark. Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock. The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.
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For a more scenic, direct route from the mountains and further west: Take I-70 east to Central City Parkway, exit 243. Proceed through Central City/Blackhawk and turn left at Clear Creek St/ CO-119. In Nederland, travel 3/4 of the way through the roundabout and take CO Hwy 72 (Peak to Peak Highway) toward Estes Park. Turn left onto Hwy 7 and proceed approximately 6 miles and watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route through Allenspark. Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock. The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.
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