A memorable road trip to Yvonne Pass in Colorado

Yvonne Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,893 m (12,772 ft) above sea level located in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado.

Yvonne Pass

Where is Yvonne Pass?

The pass, also known as South Engineer Pass, is located south of Engineer Pass, on the boundary between Hinsdale and San Juan counties, in the southwestern part of Colorado. Views from the summit are amazing.

Is Yvonne Pass unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. High clearance four-wheel drive vehicles with short wheel base are required. It is very steep, hitting a 16% maximum gradient through some of the ramps.

How long is Yvonne Pass?

Starting at County Road 21, the ascent is 2.25 km (1.4 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 288 meters. The average gradient is 12.8%.

Is Yvonne Pass open in winter?

Set high in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, the road is impassable from late October through late June or early July (depending on snow).

 

 

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