Rocky Mountain National Park
Milner Pass - Continental Divide

Just a few miles past the Alpine Visitor's Center, you'll reach Poudre Lake, and Milner Pass.

At 10,758 feet, Milner Pass also marks the Continental Divide. Any water that falls to the west of the wide white stripe will eventually end up in the Pacific Ocean, if it falls to the east, it will drain into the Mississippi, and eventually, the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

From the Continental Divide, the road continues its downhill trek, rounding five big hairpin curves (which have been numbered 1-5 on roadsigns, just in case you lose count!) It's not long before you're treated to a view of the valley below.

Look closely. That tiny, meandering creek is actually the mighty Colorado River! Of course, at this point, it's not very mighty at all.

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