Mount Werner
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,222 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, let's talk about Mount Werner! Nestled high in the Colorado Rockies, this peak punches through the sky at a whopping 10,570 feet.
The road snaking its way up through the Routt National Forest is definitely not for the faint of heart. We're talking seriously steep gravel that demands a 4x4.
Heads up though: this road is off-limits to personal vehicles. But if you could go, the prize at the top is the Storm Peak Laboratory – a cool research station where scientists study clouds. So, while you might not be able to drive it yourself, Mount Werner is a fascinating slice of Colorado's high country!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,222 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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