How to drive the unpaved road to Revelation Lift in Colorado

Located in San Miguel County, in the US state of Colorado, the Revelation Lift sits at an elevation of 3.837m (12,588ft) above sea level. It’s one of the highest roads of Colorado.

Revelation Lift

Where is Revelation Lift?

The lift is located in the southwestern part of Colorado, within the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Is the road to Revelation Lift unpaved?

The road to the lift is a service road for the Telluride Ski Resort. It’s totally unpaved, narrow and very steep. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Revelation Lift?

Starting from Telluride, the road to the lift is 8 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1117 m and the average gradient is 13.96%.

Is the road to Revelation Lift open year-round?

Set high in the San Juan Mountains, the road is blocked by snow most of the year. Even in summer you can confront with snowy days.
Pic: Dustin Richie

 

 

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