Getting here
Two hours from Denver, and a world away
Drive over Berthoud Pass, take the scenic route through Rocky Mountain National Park, or ride the train right into Granby. However you arrive, the fireplace, the hot tub and the mountain views will be waiting.
- From Denver airportAbout 2 hours by car
- By trainAmtrak stops in Granby daily
- Private aircraftGranby-Grand County Airport (GNB)
- Winter drivingAWD or 4WD with good tires
Plan your trip
By air, by road
The lodge is in the SilverCreek neighborhood at Granby Ranch, just south of the town of Granby on US-40.
Flying in
Most guests fly into Denver.
- Denver International Airport (DEN)About 2 hoursThe easiest option, with the most flights. Pick up a rental car and head west.
- Eagle County Airport (EGE)About 2 to 2½ hoursServing Vail, with seasonal flights. Drive via Silverthorne and Kremmling.
- Yampa Valley Airport (HDN)About 2 hoursServing Steamboat Springs. A scenic drive over Rabbit Ears Pass and through Kremmling.
- Granby-Grand County Airport (GNB)Minutes from the lodgeFor private aircraft: a 5,000-foot runway at 8,207 feet, with self-serve fuel.
Driving from Denver
About 85 miles from downtown, a little more from the airport.
- The usual routeI-70 and US-40Take I-70 west to exit 232 at Empire, then US-40 over Berthoud Pass, through Winter Park and Fraser to Granby. Turn off at Granby Ranch to reach the lodge.
- Avoiding Berthoud PassVia Silverthorne and KremmlingStay on I-70 to Silverthorne, take CO-9 north to Kremmling, then US-40 east to Granby. Longer, but no high pass.
- Winter drivingSeptember through MayColorado's traction law applies on I-70 and mountain highways during storms: you'll need winter or all-weather tires with good tread, or chains. We strongly recommend AWD or 4WD. Check COtrip.org or call 511 before you go.
- Beat the trafficI-70 tipsI-70 is busiest heading west on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, and heading east on Sunday afternoons. An early start makes a big difference.
The scenic way in
Through Rocky Mountain National Park, late spring to fall.
- Trail Ridge RoadEstes Park to Grand LakeForty-eight miles over the Continental Divide, topping out at 12,183 feet, with elk, tundra and endless views. Allow at least half a day, then it's about 25 minutes from Grand Lake to the lodge.
- When it's openUsually late May to fallThe road typically opens around Memorial Day and closes for the winter when the snow comes, usually in late October or November. Check the road status line on 970-586-1222.
- ReservationsLate May to mid-OctoberThe park requires a timed-entry reservation between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. in peak season, plus the park entrance fee. Book on Recreation.gov.
Shuttles and getting around
Plan on a car once you're here.
- Home James TransportationDenver airport shuttleShared and private shuttles between Denver International Airport and Grand County.
- Grand Mountain RidesPrivate transfersShared and private rides to and from Denver.
- A note on rideshareGranbyThere's no Uber, Lyft or taxi service in Granby, so most guests rent a car. You'll want one for the lakes, the park and the ski areas anyway.
By train
Arrive on the California Zephyr
Amtrak's California Zephyr runs daily from Denver's Union Station to Granby, climbing through the Front Range, under the Continental Divide in the six-mile Moffat Tunnel, and down along the Fraser River. It's one of the most beautiful train rides in the country, and it stops right in town.
- Leaves Denver Union StationAbout 8:45 a.m.
- Arrives in GranbyAbout 11:20 a.m.
- Leaves Granby for DenverAbout 2:55 p.m.
Times are from Amtrak's current timetable and change from season to season, so check amtrak.com for your dates. Flying in? The A-Line train runs from the airport to Union Station in about 37 minutes, so plan a night in Denver before the morning train.
In ski season, the Winter Park Express runs from Union Station straight to the base of Winter Park Resort on winter weekends.
From the station
We'll meet you in Granby
Coming by train? Let us know when you book and we can arrange a pickup at the Granby station, a few minutes from the lodge.
Coming soon
We're riding the Zephyr from Denver to the lodge and documenting the whole journey. Check back for the story, and follow along on Instagram at @honeysucklelodgeco.
When you arrive
Lit steps to the front door
The driveway has room for two cars. From there, lighted steps lead down through the garden to the front door, so arriving after dark is easy. Your door code is sent before you arrive.
In winter, use the handrail and take the steps slowly. Even with ice melt, they can be slick.
Once you're here
Everything is close
Seven minutes to the lifts at Granby Ranch, under half an hour to Winter Park and Grand Lake. See our month-by-month guide to Grand County for what's on while you're here.
Drive times from the lodge
- Ski Granby Ranch7 minutes
- Hot Sulphur SpringsAbout 20 minutes
- Grand LakeAbout 25 minutes
- Winter Park ResortUnder 30 minutes
- Rocky Mountain National Park, west entranceAbout 30 minutes
- DenverAbout 2 hours
Ready when you are
Four bedrooms that sleep ten, a six-person barrel sauna and eight-person hot tub in the aspens, and the whole valley on your doorstep.
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