An epic enthralling 4x4 road to Whiskey Pass in Colorado

Whiskey Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.546m (11,633ft) above sea level, located in Costilla County, in the US state of Colorado.

Whiskey Pass

Is Whiskey Pass in Colorado unpaved?

Set high in the southern part of Colorado, the road to the summit is called Whiskey Pass Road (County Road L7). The road is on private land and access is restricted.The road to the summit is paved for the first 4.9 miles only, but suddenly turns to gravel and rocky. It is drivable in a standard 4WD vehicle.

Is the road to Whiskey Pass in Colorado open in winter?

Set high in the Rocky Mountains, road conditions are always changing. Washouts are common. The road is impassable from October to June (weather permitting).

How long is the road to Whiskey Pass in Colorado?

The road is pretty steep. Starting at the south of San Pedro, it is 24.78km (15.4 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1.080 meters. The average gradient is 4.35%.
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