Driving the unpaved road to Brooks Mountain in Jeff Davis County

Brooks Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.185m (7,168ft) above sea level, located in Jeff Davis County, in the U.S. state of Texas. It's one of the highest roads in Texas.

Brooks Mountain

Is the road to Brooks Mountain in Jeff Davis County unpaved?

Set high in the western part of Texas, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended. The road is blocked with a gate.

How long is the road to Brooks Mountain in Jeff Davis County?

Starting from the paved TX-166, the road to the summit is 9.97km (6.2 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 562m and the average gradient is 5.63%.

 

 

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