Francie's Cabin
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,471 m
hard
Year-round
Francie's Cabin is a high mountain refuge at an elevation of 3.471m (11,387ft), located in Summit County, in central Colorado, United States.
Located in the Arapaho National Forest, this very steep infamous gravel road to the hut is rough with several hairpin turns. Make sure you get your vehicle and yourself well-prepared before driving this road. 4wd vehicle required. The route is snow free from June to October. Always be prepared for winter weather, even in summer. The hut was built in 1994 in memory of Frances Lockwood Bailey.
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,471 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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