How to get by car to North Walton Peak in Colorado?
North Walton Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,090 m (10,137 ft) above sea level, located in Routt County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Where is North Walton Peak?
The peak is located to the west of Rabbit Ears Pass, in the northern part of Colorado. A few miles south, there’s another peak named simply Walton Peak.
What’s at the summit of North Walton Peak?
The summit hosts a radio communication tower.
How long is the road to North Walton Peak?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved, and a 4x4 vehicle is required. It is called Forest Road 302. Starting from the paved U.S. Route 40, the road is 5.31 km (3.3 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 225 m, with an average gradient of 4.23%.
Is the road to North Walton Peak open in winter?
Set high in the Gore Range, the road is totally impassable in winters due to snow.