Travel Guide to Enterprise Mine in Pitkin County

Enterprise Mine is an abandoned silver mine at an elevation of 3,811m (12,503ft) above sea level, located in Pitkin County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.

Enterprise Mine

Is the road to Enterprise Mine in Pitkin County unpaved?

Tucked away in the central part of Colorado, the road to the mine is entirely unpaved and extremely steep in parts. It’s an old mining road called County Road 742F.

How long is the road to Enterprise Mine?

Starting from County Road 742, the road is 5.47km (3.4 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 786m, and the average gradient is 14.36%.

Can I drive to Enterprise Mine?

Set high in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains, the road is totally impassable in winters. Due to the lack of maintenance, a few parts of the road are washed out. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

 

 

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