Guanella Pass from Georgetown (North side)
The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is a great introduction to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The paved road leads you over 11,669-foot Guanella Pass with its spectacular views of Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt and the alpine tundra before descending into cool groves of aspen and pine.
Region: Colorado
City: Georgetown
Distance: 37.84 km
Elevation Gain: 977 m
Elevation Loss: 968 m
Difficulty: 820 (Hard)
FIETS Index: 5.18 FIETS
Avg Grade: 5.48 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 2610 m
Max elevation: 3556 m
Ride Category: Hilly