The drive takes anywhere from 2.5 hours and up, depending on stops. Gas up in Meeker or Yampa, as there is no where else to fill once on the drive. Connecting Meeker and Yampa, this 82 mile byway is suitable for mostly all cars. The Flat Tops Trail is a remarkable place to get away to and enjoy nature in Northwest Colorado. National Scenic Byway from Yampa to Meeker A cow says hello at the start of the Flat Tops in Yampa. The drive accesses both the Routt and White River national forests.
Camping is outstanding in this remote location, with plenty of recreation to occupy your time. About half the trip is on a smooth gravel road, the other dirt. The drive goes at a leisurely pace, usually around 2.5 to 3 hours. Although remote, active ranches, mines and logging exist along the drive, with something around every turn. It connects the towns of Yampa (to the east) and Meeker (to the west).
Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway is a secluded, 82-mile stretch in beautiful Northwest Colorado.
