Ultimate 4WD Destination: Hardscrabble Mountain in Colorado

Hardscrabble Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,261m (10,698ft) above sea level, located in Eagle County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Hardscrabble Mountain

Where is Hardscrabble Mountain?

The peak is located in the central part of Colorado, south of Eagle, within the White River National Forest.

Is Hardscrabble Mountain Unpaved?

The road to the summit is completely unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 413 (Hardscrabble Mountain Road). A 4x4 vehicle is required. The road is steep, hitting a 10% gradient through some of the ramps.

How Long is the Road to Hardscrabble Mountain?

The road is 33.31 km (20.7 miles) long, running north-south from Brush Creek Road to Gypsum Creek Road.

Is Hardscrabble Mountain Open in Winter?

The drive offers beautiful views of the Sawatch and Gore Mountain Ranges. Access to the summit is largely limited to the summer season.
Pic: joshua halvorson

 

 

Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.