Treasure Mountain
Usa, north-america
N/A
3,380 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, so you're heading to Colorado? Forget the usual tourist traps and check out Treasure Mountain! This peak sits way up high in the San Juan Mountains, clocking in at a cool 11,089 feet.
You'll be cruising up County Road 39 (aka Fall Creek Road) to get there. Heads up, this is a dirt road, but don't worry, it's usually in great shape until you're almost at the top. A 4x4 is your best bet for tackling it. Keep an eye out for other adventurers because the road gets pretty narrow and steep. Sometimes there's barely any room to pull over if someone's coming the other way, which can get a little wild. The road's usually snowed in from October or November, so plan accordingly! Expect some killer views, but be prepared for a potentially white-knuckle ride.
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Max Elevation
- 3,380 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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