Don’t glance down at your phone on the County Road 867 in Colorado

County Road 867 is a high mountain road located in Gunnison County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

County Road 867

Where is the County Road 867?

The road is located in the southcentral part of Colorado, within the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Is the County Road 867 unpaved?

The Gunnison County Road 867, also known as Alpine Plateau Road and Forest Service Road 867, is totally unpaved, with narrow parts and steep sections. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the County Road 867?

The road is 43.29km (26.9 miles) long, running north-south from the paved US-50 to CO-149. 

Is the County Road 867 open year-round?

Set high in the San Juan Mountains, the road tops out at 3.494m (11,463ft) above sea level. It’s not plowed in winters.