Don’t glance down at your phone on the County Road 867
Usa, north-america
43.29 km
3,494 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through the Colorado Rockies, deep in the Uncompahgre National Forest on County Road 867 – also known as Alpine Plateau Road (catchy, right?). This isn't your average Sunday drive.
We're talking a 26.9-mile stretch of pure, unadulterated mountain road magic that winds its way from US-50 up north to CO-149. And get this: you'll climb to a whopping 11,463 feet above sea level!
Keep your eyes peeled, though. This route is rugged, so be ready for some seriously stunning scenery and maybe a few unexpected challenges along the way. Ready for an adventure?
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 43.29 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,494 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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