How to drive the unpaved road to Groundhog Mountain in Colorado?

Groundhog Mountain is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.379m (11,085ft) above sea level, located in Dolores County, in the US state of Colorado.

Groundhog Mountain

Where is Groundhog Mountain?

The pass is located north of Dolores, in the southwestern part of Colorado.

Is the road to Groundhog Mountain unpaved?

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Service Road 534. The road comprises steep sections and narrow parts. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Groundhog Mountain?

Starting from Road H, the road to the summit is 4.66km (2.9 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 193m (636 ft) and the average gradient is 4.14%.

Is the road to Groundhog Mountain open year-round?

Set high in the San Miguel Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains, due to its high elevation the entire mountain pass is buried under heavy snow drifts from late October until late spring.

 



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