Road trip guide: Conquering the Forest Road 820

Forest Road 820 is a high mountain road located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Forest Road 820

Is Forest Road 820 unpaved?

Set high in the San Juan National Forest, the road is entirely unpaved. The steep road tops out at 3.182m (10,439ft) above the sea level and it’s closed from November 23rd to May 20th (weather permitting).

How long is Forest Road 820?

The road is 2.89km (1.8 miles) long, running from Million Dollar Highway (Hwy 550) to Ophir Pass. It was built to access the Imogene Zinc Mine.
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