Where does Kebler Pass start and end?

Kebler Pass leads west from Crested Butte to Highway 133, just north of Somerset, a tiny mining village. The thirty mile stretch of highway takes about two hours to reach the other side. The speed limit is 30 mph and the grades are gentle.

Is Route 12 to Crested Butte paved?

From the west, after turning onto County Road 12, travelers reach a national forest boundary sign where the road turns to gravel. It remains a two-lane road with a mellow grade the entire way. Near the top at 10,007-feet it switches to pavement, but it quickly returns to smooth gravel until reaching Crested Butte.

Is Kebler Pass road paved?

Sections of the road are paved, and the pass is considered on of the best locales in Colorado to see colorful Autumn foliage because of the millions of huge Aspen trees. The elevation of the road is about 10,000′, and camping in this national forest is permitted.

Can you drive from Aspen to Crested Butte?

If you wish to drive there on a paved road, it is a minimum of 200 miles and 4 hours. The summer trip can be cut in half by way of Kebler Pass, a maintained dirt road. Pearl, Taylor, and Schofield Passes offer shorter distances but require a 4-Wheel Drive. You can also bike on these roads.

Is Kebler Pass closed?

Kebler Pass CLOSED The road is in poor condition and there will be no winter maintenance from the Irwin Forks to the winter trailhead on the west side (9.5mm). Call 970-641-0044.

Is Hwy 12 in Colorado paved?

The entire route was paved by 1946. In 1954, SH 111 was changed, leaving SH 12’s terminus without another state highway. In 1970, SH 12 was extended to US 160, and the segment was paved a year later. The route was designated a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway in 1989.

Is the road from Buena Vista to Crested Butte paved?

The road is paved and in great condition from BV to the top and the Continental Divide (12,000’+), then about 10 miles of well maintained dirt road that any vehicle can do.

Where is the largest Aspen forest in Colorado?

Kebler Pass, located in the West Elk Mountains of Colorado is home to one of the largest aspen groves in the United States.

What is the pass between Aspen and Crested Butte?

East Maroon Pass. There are three routes hikers can take between Aspen to Crested Butte, but the two most common are West Maroon and East Maroon Pass, which are both equally scenic. While West Maroon is the more common popular of the two, it is a bit steeper compared to the East Maroon route.