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Rye, Co. is located between Colorado City and Fairview on Colorado 165, southwest of Pueblo. This San Isabel foothills town is tucked along a scenic state byway in south-central Colorado. The Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway winds into the San Isabel National Forest and passes through landscapes ranging from meadows to mountains. Rye is one of several historic communities dotting the important route once traveled by Native Americans, Spanish and American explorers, traders, fur trappers, homesteaders, ranchers, and gold prospectors.
Established around 1870, Rye's original named was Table Top Mountain, which might better describe its landscape. Apparently, the name was shortened to Rye after the post office complained that Table Top Mountain was too long. Historically, the Rye area was noted for its dairies and sawmills. However a significant discovery in the 1960s proved even more memorable. A small stream near Rye was found to contain the last surviving population of Arkansas River Colorado Greenback Cutthroat Trout. Thanks to this important discovery the Cutthroat has been reintroduced into 19 creeks in Colorado and is now Colorado's official state fish.
Other area watering holes include Lake Isabel and Beckwith Reservoir. Camping and hiking are available in the national forest along Colorado 165. Visitors can rent rooms at one log cabin in Rye, but other lodging options are available in Colorado City, just seven miles to the east. While Rye does have its share of interesting older homes, Colorado City also offers the area's only selection of restaurants and other amenities for travelers.
Map: Rye
Region: Southeast Regional Information
County: Pueblo
Proximity to other towns: Located 32 miles from Pueblo, 65.8 miles from Colorado Springs, 6.3 miles from Colorado City, 22.8 miles from Walsenburg, 29.1 miles from La Veta, 31.2 miles from Puelo West
Population: 203
Elevation: 6751 feet
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