Fall River Pass is one of the highest roads of Colorado
Fall River Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,595m (11,796ft) above sea level, located in the U.S. state of Colorado. It's one of the highest roads in Colorado.
Where is Fall River Pass?
The pass is located on the boundary between Grand and Larimer counties, in the north-central region of Colorado. To the east of the pass, you can drive the scenic Old Fall River Road.
What is the road through Fall River Pass?
The road to the summit is the scenic Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in the country. The road, also known as Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway, cuts through Rocky Mountain National Park between the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake and is one of the best ways to see the Continental Divide as it cuts through Colorado. The name "Trail Ridge Road" derives from its proximity to historic pathways used by Native peoples to cross the Rocky Mountains. The summit is home to the park’s Alpine Visitor Center and Fall River Pass Ranger Station.
Is Fall River Pass in Colorado open?
Set high in Rocky Mountain National Park, the road through the pass is closed during the winter and often remains closed until late spring or early summer depending on the snowpack. Construction of the road began in 1929 and was completed to Fall River Pass in July 1932, with a maximum gradient of 7%.