Ruby Peak
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,738 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Wanna tackle one of Colorado's highest mountain roads? Then point your rig toward Ruby Peak, chilling at a lofty 12,263 feet in the Ruby Range. You'll find it nestled within the Gunnison National Forest.
Fair warning: this ain't your Sunday drive kinda road. Expect a gravel track that's rocky, tippy, and bumpy in sections. It's an old mining road. We’re talking serious four-wheelin' terrain here, best left to the experienced. Not a fan of unpaved, high-altitude challenges? Maybe sit this one out. Mother Nature usually closes the gates from October to June with snow, so plan accordingly. But if you're up for it, the views are out of this world!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,738 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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