Chillycoat Pass
Usa, north-america
N/A
2,935 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Chillycoat Pass in Colorado's Mesa County is calling your name! This ain't your average Sunday drive. We're talking a gnarly gravel 4WD track called Divide Road that climbs to a breathtaking 9,629 feet inside the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area.
The views are epic, but keep your wits about you. This route is no joke. Think potential avalanches, serious snowfall, and landslides that can pop up outta nowhere. Oh, and let's not forget those icy patches that love to keep you on your toes! Basically, if the weather looks sketchy, save this one for another day. But when the sun's out, and you're prepared? Chillycoat Pass will blow your mind!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,935 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
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