The legendary Forest Road 825 in Colorado was built in 1883

Forest Road 825 is a high mountain road located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Forest Road 825

Is Forest Road 82 unpaved?

The winding road, also known as US Basin road and Brooklyn road, is located within the San Juan National Forest. It’s entirely unpaved.

Is Forest Road 82 open in winter?

The steep road tops out at 3.700m (12,139ft) above sea level near Ohio Peak and it’s closed from November 23rd to May 20th (weather permitting). 

How long is Forest Road 825?

The road is 5.9 miles (9.4km) long starting and ending at Million Dollar Highway (Hwy 550) and follows numerous remnants of Colorado's mining heritage. It leads to the well-preserved Longfellow Mine and beautiful dispersed camping places. It should only be attempted by high-clearance vehicles.

When was Forest Road 825 built?

The road was built in 1883. Due to the large rocks, mud and stumps the road was only used in the winter by sleds.

Is Forest Road 825 worth the drive?

Running parallel to the Million Dollar Highway (Hwy 550), the drive offers stunning views of the road, as well, as have an amazing 180-degree view of the surrounding mountains.
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