A paved road to the historic Battle Pass in WY

Battle Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.038m (9,967ft) above the sea level, located in Carbon County, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

Battle Pass

Is the road to Battle Pass paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called Wyoming Highway 70 (Battle Highway Scenic Highway). Traffic is light and wide shoulders make this an excellent bicycle route as well. The pass is named for a famous Battle between Indians and Fur Trappers in 1841.

How long is the road to Battle Pass?

The curvy road is 92.05km (57.2 miles) long, running west-east from Baggs to Encampment. Plan 1 hr 20 min to complete the drive without any stop. The drive is scenic and takes you through the ghost mining town of Battle. Many abandoned structures are still standing.

Is the road to Battle Pass open?

Set high in the Sierra Madre Mountains of the Medicine Bow National Forest, the winding road to the summit is closed from November to April. Always check the weather forecast before you start your journey: adverse conditions are common.

 

 

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