How to drive the unpaved North Fork Clear Creek Trail in Colorado?

North Fork Clear Creek Trail is a very scenic yet defiant mountain road located in the heart of Chaffee County, in the US state of Colorado.

North Fork Clear Creek Trail

Where is North Fork Clear Creek Trail?

Named after the North Fork Clear Creek, the road is located in the central part of Colorado. It runs through a beautiful wide-open alpine valley with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.

Is North Fork Clear Creek Trail unpaved?

The road, officially known as Forest Road 390A, is totally unpaved. The road is rough not for 2-wheel drive. It’s narrow and likely to have some potholes. Because of heavy use, this road is often washboarded badly.

Is North Fork Clear Creek Trail open in winter?

Set high in the Gunnison National Forest, the road ends at 3.289m (10,790ft) above sea level. It is blocked by the snow from October to June.

How long is North Fork Clear Creek Trail?

Starting from Forest Road 390, the road is 3.37km (2.1 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 156m (515 ft) and the average gradient is 4.62%.
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