Independence Pass
Point Of Interest
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Contact
Twin Lakes, Colorado
codot.gov/projects/archived-project-sites/SH82/independence-pass/independence-pass-trave
Description
Originally known as Hunter Pass, Independence Pass sits at an elevation of 12,095 feet on the Continental Divide in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. It is the second highest elevation of a paved Colorado state highway on a thorough road, as well as the second-highest pass with an improved road in the state.
Features
Location
Lat: 39.108689 Lng: -106.564041
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Closed November to May
WikiCamps-Russ
Oversized and overweight vehicles are strictly prohibited from using the Pass at any time due to narrow and winding roads and steep inclines. Absolutely no vehicles over 35 feet in length (this includes a vehicle and trailer that, together, exceed 35 feet) may use the Pass at any time