The Frontier Pathways Historic and Scenic Byway is one of 26 Byways in Colorado and one of 11 National Byways in the State. A highway is recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six “intrinsic qualities”—archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic. Scenic byways are given National designation which means they have features that do not exist elsewhere in the United States. They are unique and important enough to be tourist destinations unto themselves.
The Frontier Pathways Historic and Scenic Byway encourages people to get off at I-25 and Hwy 50, that intersects in the city of Pueblo, to drive westward on Hwy 96 to discover the magnificent scenery and small town charm of the Wet Mountain Valley and take a scenic drive on Hwy 165 to explore Bishop Castle and Lake Isabel.