A memorable road trip to Stillwater Pass in Colorado

Stillwater Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.246m (10,649ft) above sea level located in Grand County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Stillwater Pass

Where is Stillwater Pass?

The pass is located west of Grand Lake, in the northern part of Colorado. It divides the Never Summer Wilderness Area and the Arapaho National Forest. 

Is the road to Stillwater Pass unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called County Highway 4. The road has some damage in parts and gets rocky in others. Near the top this definitely demands clearance and solid off-road capability due to large rocks. It features steep sections.

Can I drive my vehicle to Stillwater Pass?

The road is suitable for high clearance, 2-wheel-drive vehicles when dry.

How long is the road to Stillwater Pass?

The pass road is 37.33km (23.2 miles) long, running west-south from CO-125 to US-34.

Is the road to Stillwater Pass open year-round?

Set high in the Rocky Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters. It’s usually impassable from late October through late June or early July (depending on snow).
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