Top of the Rockies National Scenic Byway is a designated National Scenic Byway route in Colorado that travels between Aspen and Copper Mountain, encompassing portions of State Highways 82 and 91 and United States Route 24. The 75-mile byway, which maintains elevations of at least 9,000 feet throughout most of its route, crosses the Tennessee and Fremont Passes of the Rocky Mountains, passing landmarks such as Mounts Massive and Elbert, two of the highest peaks in the United States. Visitors can explore mining-related attractions in Leadville's historic downtown or access the San Isabel, Pike, and White River National Forests for a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the year. Other attractions on the Byway include the Camp Hale Memorial, the Valley of the Ghosts, and Mount Massive Golf Course, the highest-elevation course in the nation. In all, full drives of the Byway take approximately two hours to complete.

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