Big Ridge
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,383 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, Utah road trippers, listen up! Big Ridge. We're talking a whopping 11,099 feet high in Duchesne County! This isn't your Sunday drive kinda road. Forest Road 199 is a rugged climb, seriously rocky and steep. Winter? Forget about it, totally impassable. If you're not comfy on unpaved, challenging mountain roads, maybe skip this one. Definitely bring your 4x4 and a good dose of courage, because heights are a major player here. Prepare for some seriously steep sections, but the views? Totally worth the white knuckles.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,383 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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