Mill Creek Road
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,607 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Mill Creek Road (FSR 710) in Eagle County, Colorado, is calling your name. Seriously, this isn't your grandma's Sunday drive. We're talking a gnarly, high-mountain gravel road that'll take you all the way up to 11,833 feet!
Nestled in the White River National Forest, this baby is narrow, rutted, and often sporting some mud puddles (or even mini rain dams). You'll definitely need a 4x4 for this one. Keep in mind that you're at a serious altitude, and the weather can be wild any time of year, so be prepared!
But trust me, the climb is worth it. This long, winding dirt road leads to a summit with views that are absolutely mind-blowing. Seriously, they just keep getting better and better the higher you go. Just a heads-up: it's usually snowed in from October to June, and access is restricted to authorized vehicles only. This is an epic route to Clohesy Lake in the Sawatch Range. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,607 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
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