Is the road to Rhyolite Mountain unpaved?
Usa, north-america
2 km
3,230 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventurers, because Rhyolite Mountain in Colorado is calling your name! Perched high in Teller County at a cool 10,597 feet above sea level, getting here is half the fun.
Forget smooth sailing; the road to the top is a rugged, unpaved rollercoaster, so you'll want a vehicle that's up for a challenge. You might even spot it marked as Rhyolite Mountain Mesa on your maps.
Heads up though, this isn't a year-round joyride. Typically, Old Man Winter shuts things down from late October until late June or early July, depending on how much snow decides to stick around.
Starting from good ol' Highway 67, you’ve got a quick 1.24-mile sprint to the summit. Don’t let the short distance fool you; you'll gain about 400 feet in elevation, giving you an average incline of around 6%. Get ready for some seriously stunning views as you climb!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 2 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,230 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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