Monday, October 7, 2013

Kebler Pass - October 2013

Snow covered Aspen
Very dirty Jeep
Largest Aspen grove in USA
Snow covered Kebler Pass Road
Overview:  Kebler Pass is a highly scenic mountain road that connects Crested Butte to Colorado 133 at Paonia State Park.  This leads to McClure Pass, Crystal River Valley, Carbondale and back to Aspen on Hwy 82.  It is one of the best drives in the country during the fall because it brings you over Kebler Pass, which is home to the largest aspen grove in the nation.  It is a two lane graded dirt road with a smooth ride.  We crossed the 31 miles from Crested Butte to Co 133 in scattered snow showers amidst multicolored Aspen trees and lots of mud.  The CDOT was knocking down rocks on McClure Pass as we went through.  Better to have them doing it than having the rocks fall down on their own.
Rating:  Easy
Stats:   20 miles.   2 hours.

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