A Memorable Road Trip to Mount Tom in Jefferson County
Mount Tom is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2,889m (9,478ft) above sea level, located in Jefferson County, in the US state of Colorado.
Where is Mount Tom?
The peak is situated west of Denver, in the north-central part of Colorado. On April 10, 1952, a B-25 bomber crashed on the mountain (west of Golden) after taking off from Golden Memorial Airfield. Ten airmen and one civilian died in the crash.
How long is the road to Mount Tom in Jefferson County?
The road to the summit is completely unpaved. Starting from the paved Drew Hill Road, the climb is 5km (3.1 miles) long, but it is blocked by a gate.
Is the road to Mount Tom in Jefferson County open in winter?
Located in the Rocky Mountains, the road is seasonally impassable during winter. It usually remains snow-covered until late June or even July in some years.