North Fork Clear Creek Trail
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,289 m
moderate
Year-round
North Fork Clear Creek Trail (Forest Road 390A) is a very scenic journey located in the heart of Chaffee County, Colorado, United States.
This is a winding high mountain road climbing up to 3.289m (10,790ft) above the sea level. Located in the Gunnison National Forest, the trail goes up a beautiful wide open alpine valley with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks. It’s narrow and likely to have some potholes. Because of heavy use, this road is often washboarded badly. 4x4 vehicle with good clearance is recommended. The road is blocked by the snow from October to June.
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Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,289 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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