Andrews Lake
Usa, north-america
1 km
3.285 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so you're cruising along Highway 550 in stunning San Juan County, Colorado, and you see the turnoff for Andrews Lake Road (Forest Road 590). Take it! It's just a quick 0.6-mile jaunt on a gravel road, totally doable in any car. You'll climb to a breathtaking 10,777 feet above sea level. Heads up, though: this little slice of heaven is usually open from late May to mid-October, depending on the weather gods. Keep an eye out for wandering cows and deer, and definitely stick to under 30 mph. Trust me, you'll want to soak in the views anyway.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 1 km
- Max Elevation
- 3.285 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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