Adventure along Little Annie Road
Usa, north-america
7.24 km
3,467 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so you're heading to Colorado? You HAVE to check out Little Annie Road in Pitkin County! Seriously, this drive is pure magic.
Tucked away in the White River National Forest, this 4.5-mile stretch of unpaved road (also known as County Road 15G) takes you on a wild ride. It's usually in pretty good shape, but you'll be cruising at high altitude the whole time, hitting a peak of 11,374 feet!
Starting from paved County Road 15, it connects you to County Road 15E. Be warned: the 4x4 crowd loves this road, especially on weekends, so expect some company. But trust me, the views of Castle Creek Valley are worth it. Just a heads up, though – snow can linger up here until late June or even July, so plan accordingly!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 7.24 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,467 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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