List of Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways
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Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways are highway and backroad routes in the U.S. state of Colorado designated by the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission for their scenic and historic values. These byways follow existing roads or highways and are signed with a Colorado blue columbine (the Colorado state flower) logo denoting the route. The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Program was established in March 1989, and is one of the oldest state scenic byway programs. Since 1989, the program has designated 26 Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways with 2,585 miles (4,160 km) of roadway, 4,459 miles (7,176 km) including scenic byway extensions in adjacent states.
In addition to state scenic byway designations, four federal agencies designate specific types of scenic byways:
The Federal Highway Administration designates National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads (the highest designation.)
The National Park Service administers congressionally authorized National Parkways.
The United States Forest Service designates and manages National Forest Scenic Byways in National Forests and National Grasslands.
The Bureau of Land Management designates and manages Back Country Byways in areas managed by the BLM.
The Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission works closely with these four federal agencies to select scenic and historic byways that meet federal criteria. Of the 26 current Colorado designated byways, 21 already have a federal designation as well. These include two All-American Roads, 11 National Scenic Byways, ten National Forest Scenic Byways, and three Back Country Byways.
The 13 combined All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways in Colorado are currently the most of any state.
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