Road trip guide: Conquering Crown Point Road in Colorado

Crown Point Road is the name of a very scenic high mountain drive located in Larimer County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Crown Point Road

Where is Crown Point Road?

The road is located in the northern part of Colorado, within the Roosevelt National Forest. Remnants of a 1943 World War II-era B-17 crash can be found nearby.

Is Crown Point Road unpaved?

Tucked away in the Comanche Peak Wilderness, Crown Point Road (FSR139) is mostly dirt, with some gravel sections. The road is pretty wide.

Is Crown Point Road open?

Set high in the Front Range, the road tops out at 3.243m (10,639ft) above sea level. The road is not plowed in winters and usually impassable from late October through late June or early July (depending on snow).

How long is Crown Point Road?

The road is 29.29km (18.2 miles) long, starting from Pingree Park Road (County Road 63E). It ends on a parking lot, the starting point to the 7-mile Zimmerman Trail (#940).

How long does it take to drive Crown Point Road?

To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Pic&video: Justin King

 

 

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