The road to Bent Peak in CO is not for the faint of heart
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,953 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Deep in the heart of Colorado's San Juan Mountains, inside the Gunnison National Forest, lies Bent Peak, and getting there is an epic ride. We're talking about a rough and rugged gravel road that claws its way up to a whopping 12,969 feet!
Fair warning: this isn't a Sunday drive. You'll need a high-clearance 4x4 to tackle this old mining road. It's steep – like, REALLY steep, averaging a 20% grade! Starting near the bottom, you'll climb over 3,100 feet in just under a mile to reach the summit.
Keep in mind, this road is typically snowed in from late October to late June/early July, so plan your trip accordingly. But if you're brave enough to make the trek, you'll be rewarded with insane views from one of the highest drivable spots in Colorado!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,953 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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