How to drive the unpaved road to Pike Ridge in Colorado?
Pike Ridge is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.723m (8,933ft) above sea level, located in Garfield County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Where is Pike Ridge?
The pass is located south of Rangely, in the northwestern part of Colorado.
Is the road to Pike Ridge unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. A 4wd vehicle is recommended due to 3 sharp hairpin turns at the beginning of the climb. The drive offers beautiful scenery.
How long is the road to Pike Ridge?
Starting at State Highway 139 (Douglas Pass Road), at Douglas Pass, the ascent is 7.40km (4.6 miles) long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 197 meters. The average gradient is 2.66%.
Is the road to Pike Ridge open year-round?
Set high in the Bookcliff Mountains, the road is not plowed in winters.