An Unforgettable Drive to Snowstorm Peak in CO
Snowstorm Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.669m (12,037ft) above the sea level, located in La Plata County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. 4WD with good clearance is required.
Located Northwest of Durango in southwestern Colorado, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s an old mining road. This ride is truly epic with a few tight turns. Be careful: the rocks are sharp. 4WD with good clearance is required.
Set high in San Juan National Forest, the road is impassable from late spring through late fall (depending on snow). Along the way you can see old mining equipment and abandoned structures. Starting at Kennebec Pass (on County Road 124), the road is 1.12km (0.7 miles) long. The road is pretty steep, hitting a 14% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.
Pic: Laura P