The road to Gold Hill in Colorado is not for the inexperienced

Gold Hill is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3,752m (12,309ft) above sea level, located in the U.S. state of Colorado. It’s one of the highest roads in Colorado. The extremely fun and scenic trail through the summit connects Taylor Park to the south and Ashcroft/Aspen to the north.

Gold Hill

Where is Gold Hill?

The pass is located to the east of Ashcroft Ghost Town, on the boundary between Gunnison and Pitkin counties, in the central part of Colorado, within the Gunnison National Forest.

Is Gold Hill open in winter?

Set high in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains in the Elk Range, the road is impassable from October to July. July (may still be snowed in) and October (early snows may close the pass).

How long is the road through Gold Hill?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It is called Richmond Hill Road. 4x4 vehicles with high clearance only. The pass road is 46.34km (28.8 miles) long, running north-south from Aspen to Taylor Pass.
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