A memorable road trip to Mount Pisgah

Mount Pisgah is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.173m (10,410ft) above the sea level, located in Teller County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Mount Pisgah

Is the road to Mount Pisgah in Colorado unpaved?

Located on the west side of the picturesque Cripple Creek, the road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Mount Pisgah Road (County Route 10). It’s impassable in winters. 4x4 vehicle required. The trail is narrow with few places for passing so meeting someone can be a challenge.

How long is the road to Mount Pisgah?

The road to the summit is steep. Starting from the paved Teller County Road 1, the ascent is 3.54km (2.2 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 282 meters. The average gradient is 7.96%.