Driving Directions

Harmel's Ranch Resort is located on the Western Side of the Continental Divide at 8,412 ft. We are just North of Gunnison, Colorado and a little South of the ski area of Crested Butte, Colorado. If you would like to plug our address into a map finder or your Garmin, it is 6748 County Road 742, Almont, CO 81210. As always, feel free to give us a call if you have any questions toll free 1.800.235.3402 or email us at stay@harmels.com.

Once you have reached Gunnison on 50 highway, turn North on 135 (going towards Almont and Crested Butte) drive for approximately 11 miles. At Almont turn East (right) onto County Road 742. Drive up the beautiful Taylor Canyon to the seven mile marker and enter through Harmel's big gate!

Here are some "Quicky Directions" from different starting points. Give us a call if you have any questions 1.800.235.3402.

Denver International Airport (going over Monarch Pass)

Monarch Pass takes a little longer than Cottonwood Pass but Monarch Pass is paved the entire way with passing lanes going uphill, better road signs, and more guard rails. If you need to stop by Wal-Mart, super market, beer store or sporting goods store to pick up your Colorado State Fishing License in Gunnison before coming to the ranch, this would be the best route to take. The drive takes approximately 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

Airport Exit on Pena Blvd.
I-70 West
470 South
285 South
24 South
50 West (Gunnison, follow directions above)

Denver (going over Cottonwood Pass)

This Pass cuts off about 30 to 45 minutes of your time, making it approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Take care, especially if you are not used to mountain driving. Cottonwood Pass is paved on the Buena Vista side, but the Gunnison side is dirt (sometimes washboard). It's an exceptionally beautiful drive with a great possibility of viewing wildlife. Take your time and remember the uphill driver has the right of way for mountain driving etiquette.

I-70 West
470 South
285 South
24 North at Johnson Village to Buena Vista
Turn left at light with the sign reading "Cottonwood Pass"
At the end of Cottonwood Pass take a left on the paved road (County Road 742)
Follow CR 742 for approximately 20 miles to Harmel's Ranch Resort.

Colorado Springs

This drive is approximately 3 to 3 1/2 hours to Harmel's Ranch Resort.
115 South
50 West (Gunnison, follow directions above)

Denver through Leadville

This way takes approximately 4 hours to Harmel's Ranch Resort.
I-70 West
91 South to Leadville
24 South to Buena Vista
From here you can choose to go over Cottonwood Pass or keep going South on 24 to 50 West to go over Monarch Pass.

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