Forest Road 310
Usa, north-america
9.8 km
3.1 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, so you're up for a wild ride? Check out Forest Road 310 in Colorado's Routt County. This isn't your average Sunday drive! We're talking almost 10km of unpaved, totally rugged road, and it sits entirely above 3,100 meters.
Heads up: you can forget about driving it between December and the end of June. Seriously, don't even try. When it IS open, you'll need a vehicle with some serious clearance, and be prepared to take it slow. The highest point hits 3,218 meters (that's 10,557 feet!), so good shocks are your friend.
But hey, the views! You're cruising through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, with killer scenery everywhere you look. Keep an eye out for Fish Creek Reservoir and Long Lake – they're stunning. One word of warning: the mosquitoes are INTENSE. Pack your best bug spray; you’ll need it!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 9.8 km
- Max Elevation
- 3.1 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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