Turkey Gulch Road
Usa, north-america
3.21 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, so picture this: Turkey Gulch Road in Colorado's Clear Creek County. It's not your average Sunday drive, that's for sure! We're talking two miles of pure off-road bliss... or terror, depending on your driving skills. This rocky, gravelly path is seriously steep, with an average incline of almost 15% and spikes even higher. You'll climb almost 1600 feet from Stanley Road – talk about a workout for your car!
Definitely need a 4x4 for this one, and a healthy dose of courage if you're not a fan of heights. It's gorgeous country, but keep your eyes on the road, especially when it's wet – things can get slick! Winter? Forget about it. This baby's closed for the season. If you're an experienced off-roader craving a challenge, Turkey Gulch is calling your name!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 3.21 km
- Difficulty
- hard
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