An old 4wd road to Mount Edwards
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,844 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, picture this: You're in Colorado's Summit County, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains, smack-dab in the Arapaho National Forest. Ready to tackle Mount Edwards?
This isn't your Sunday drive. We're talking about an old, unpaved mining road that climbs to a whopping 12,611 feet! Word is, you can't even drive it anymore, so dust off those hiking boots!
Starting from Peru Creek Trail (Forest Service Road 260), it's a quick jaunt of just over half a mile. Don't let the short distance fool you, though, because you'll be gaining some serious elevation, with sections clocking in around a 10% grade.
You'll likely find this adventure accessible from March to November, though snow can hang around at the summit well into July. Once you're up there, prepare to be blown away. The views of Grays, Torreys, and Kelso Peaks, plus Stevens Gulch far below, are simply epic.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,844 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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