Byers Canyon, Natural canyon in Grand County, Colorado, US
Byers Canyon is a gorge about 8 miles (13 km) long on the upper Colorado River in Grand County, Colorado. It lies between Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling, and both U.S. Highway 40 and the Union Pacific Railroad's Moffat Route run through it.
The canyon was cut by the upper Colorado River between Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling. U.S. Highway 40 and the Union Pacific Railroad's Moffat Route both run through the gorge, using the river's corridor as the easiest passage through the headwaters region.
U.S. Highway 40 and the Union Pacific Railroad's Moffat Route both run through the same eight-mile gorge between Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling, so road and rail travellers share the corridor. The canyon lies in the headwaters region of the Colorado River, and the surrounding Hot Sulphur Springs State Wildlife Area serves as winter range for big game.
U.S. Highway 40 and the Union Pacific Moffat Route both run through the canyon between Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling. The canyon is about 8 miles (13 km) long, so the drive is short; pull-outs along the highway let you stop for views of the Colorado River and the railroad line.
A shooting range operates within the canyon walls, giving recreational shooters a surprising venue nestled between the rock formations. Few visitors realize this activity takes place in such a scenic natural setting.
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