Sunday, June 7, 2026
Denver → Grand Junction, CO
Over the Rockies, Eisenhower Tunnel, Vail Pass, Glenwood Canyon
- 245 miles
- ~6 with elevation + stops drive hours
- Idaho Springs RAN first charge
- Junction West RV Resort tonight
Weather: Mountain weather, snow possible on passes even in June; check CDOT before leaving
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Day 25 in pictures
The day
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Idaho Springs RAN
Free RAN charge to 90% before the climb. Going west, this is the pre-tunnel top-up.
Map 39.7425, -105.5136
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Eisenhower–Johnson Memorial Tunnel Caution
Climbs this leg +3,850 ft
11,158 ft, highest interstate tunnel in the world. Don't stop in or near the tunnel. Photo from Loveland Pass overlook before, or the runaway-truck ramps just after.
Map 39.6792, -105.9069
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Vail Pass summit
Descends this leg −750 ft
10,662 ft. Rest area on the eastbound side has a worthy overlook.
Map 39.5294, -106.2186
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Glenwood Canyon scenic stretch
Descends this leg −3,000 ft
I-70 threads the canyon for 12 miles. Bike-path turnouts. Just drive it.
Map 39.5775, -107.3389
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Glenwood Springs Supercharger
Hot Springs Pool is a 5-min walk if you have time and energy.
Map 39.5505, -107.3284
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Junction West RV Resort
Descends this leg −1,000 ft
Bookends the Rockies. Tomorrow, Utah.
Map 39.0639, -108.6500
Where the electrons come from
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RAN charge Rivian Adventure Network
Idaho Springs RAN
Free for this trip. Replaces the Frisco Supercharger as the pre-tunnel charge. Going west you climb to the Eisenhower Tunnel from here, so charge to 90% before the ascent. Confirm the exact site in Rivian nav.
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Tesla
Glenwood Springs Supercharger
No RAN between the tunnel and Grand Junction, so this stays a paid stop. After the canyon, before the run to Grand Junction. Spa-town break point.
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RAN charge Rivian Adventure Network
Grand Junction RAN
Free for this trip. Replaces the Grand Junction Supercharger. Top off for tomorrow's run into Utah.