Beef Pasture Gap is One of the Highest Paved Roads in Texas

Beef Pasture Gap is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,878 m (6,161 ft) above sea level, located in Jeff Davis County, in the US state of Texas. It's one of the highest roads in Texas.

Beef Pasture Gap

Where is Beef Pasture Gap?

The pass is located in southeastern Jeff Davis County, in the western part of Texas, to the west of Mount Fowlkes.

Is Beef Pasture Gap Paved?

Set high in the Davis Mountains, the road through the summit is fully paved. It’s called Texas State Highway 118 (SH 118). At this elevation, it is said to be one of the highest paved roads in Texas.

How Long is Beef Pasture Gap?

The pass is 82.72 km (51.4 miles) long, running north-south from I-10 to Texas State Highway 17 near Fort Davis.

 

 

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