Weston Pass via Co Rd 22 to Co Rd 7
Gravel Segment
24.25 mi
Length
2,963 ft
Elev gain
2,736 ft
Elev loss
11,923 ft
Max elevation
gravel 100%
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This is called the "Road to Riches" which was originally built in 1860 for miners, following a Ute Indian trail. Closed during the winter. Opens about mid-May. Spectacular views, waterfalls, and elk,. The summit is just shy of 12,000' elevation. Gravel from US 285 to the summit and back down. Becomes paved at County Road 7 as you enter a residential area before getting on US 24, All motorized vehicles would not have trouble once the snow is gone.
http://www.dangerousroads.org/north-america/usa/4419-weston-pass.html
1 vote
on September 7, 2021
East side of this is pretty smooth, west a bit rougher but definitely still doable on a drop bar bike. Beautiful throughout.
on July 4, 2020
Hey Michael - thanks for posting this! Do you think this route is doable on a gravel bike (panracer 35 tubeless)?