Independence Pass
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Independance Pass is Colorado high country made accessable to the masses. The scenery is breathtaking and the drive itself is enough to get the adrenaline pumping. As for the lack of guard rails... Coloradoans don't need no stinkin' guardrails, those are for sissy flatlanders!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 12 2008
Stunning scenery, excellent adventure, not for the nervous driver. The well-paved road tops out at Independence Pass (12,095 ft.). But if you take it slow and carefully, you'll be fine. Terrific road for motorcycles to explore (take your time!) Plan extra time for photos and travel. Expect and average speed of about 30 mph. Be prepared for changing weather conditions - this is Colorado! This is a fabulous experience that will surely be a memorable part of any trip.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 31 2008
i like it. it was beautiful & high up! best time to go is after thanksgiving. we went for our honeymoon in october and it was to early for ski season but it did snow. if you go during ski season theres sure alot more to do.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 26 2008
I have never seen the night sky as clear and brilant before. My drive through at 2.00 am to Aspen Will say in my mind forever. I could not leave till sunrise,then saw the cliffs I had driven through after along drive from Ct, a must do thing on the list of life.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 21 2008
No guardrails and precipitous drops! You're already about 14,000 feet, lacking oxygen, and there is nowhere to go but down. I'll never drive it again, and I don't recommend you do it either.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 10 2007
It was a crazy drive, beautiful but very risk taking. The mountains and view were amazing. Saw Elk and Goats.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 22 2007
Absolutely great ride. Take time to stop along the road and enjoy. Best ride after Pikes Peak. Joey Hill
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 05 2007
I rode along with someone who had driven Independence Pass many times. We began the journey from Aspen and stopped along the way. If you stop and look over the edge of the cliff, u will see cars at the bottom that never made it. It's about 3000 or 4000 feet straight down.
Reviewed by: Tony l from on Oct 23 2006
This is a most beautiful drive. Put the window down and hear the mountain streams. It is high and had hair pin turns, but the roads are good (when it's open) and the views are fabulous.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 18 2006
5/27/06 I did Independence Pass on my 2004 Road King Custom. I must say it was the best ride in the three days I spent in Co. You would not want the non experienced rider on this road. Nerrow spots, sand on many of the sharp turns from snow melt, and a little water and no guard rail on a lot of the road. From 1 to 10 ten being the best I would give Independence Pass a solid 9 and encourage anyone who rides to experience this one.I will be back next year!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 29 2006
Drive above 12,000 feet
Back to Independence Pass
Independance Pass is Colorado high country made accessable to the masses. The scenery is breathtaking and the drive itself is enough to get the adrenaline pumping. As for the lack of guard rails... Coloradoans don't need no stinkin' guardrails, those are for sissy flatlanders!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 12 2008
Stunning scenery, excellent adventure, not for the nervous driver. The well-paved road tops out at Independence Pass (12,095 ft.). But if you take it slow and carefully, you'll be fine. Terrific road for motorcycles to explore (take your time!) Plan extra time for photos and travel. Expect and average speed of about 30 mph. Be prepared for changing weather conditions - this is Colorado! This is a fabulous experience that will surely be a memorable part of any trip.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 31 2008
i like it. it was beautiful & high up! best time to go is after thanksgiving. we went for our honeymoon in october and it was to early for ski season but it did snow. if you go during ski season theres sure alot more to do.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 26 2008
I have never seen the night sky as clear and brilant before. My drive through at 2.00 am to Aspen Will say in my mind forever. I could not leave till sunrise,then saw the cliffs I had driven through after along drive from Ct, a must do thing on the list of life.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 21 2008
No guardrails and precipitous drops! You're already about 14,000 feet, lacking oxygen, and there is nowhere to go but down. I'll never drive it again, and I don't recommend you do it either.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 10 2007
It was a crazy drive, beautiful but very risk taking. The mountains and view were amazing. Saw Elk and Goats.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 22 2007
Absolutely great ride. Take time to stop along the road and enjoy. Best ride after Pikes Peak. Joey Hill
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 05 2007
I rode along with someone who had driven Independence Pass many times. We began the journey from Aspen and stopped along the way. If you stop and look over the edge of the cliff, u will see cars at the bottom that never made it. It's about 3000 or 4000 feet straight down.
Reviewed by: Tony l from on Oct 23 2006
This is a most beautiful drive. Put the window down and hear the mountain streams. It is high and had hair pin turns, but the roads are good (when it's open) and the views are fabulous.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 18 2006
5/27/06 I did Independence Pass on my 2004 Road King Custom. I must say it was the best ride in the three days I spent in Co. You would not want the non experienced rider on this road. Nerrow spots, sand on many of the sharp turns from snow melt, and a little water and no guard rail on a lot of the road. From 1 to 10 ten being the best I would give Independence Pass a solid 9 and encourage anyone who rides to experience this one.I will be back next year!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 29 2006
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