CO Black Bear Pass via Black Bear Road
9.7 mi
Distance
4 hrs 39 min
Time
terrain
3,862 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail to Black Bear Pass Trailhead (Northwestern) in Uncompahgre National Forest.
This trail goes by Black Bear Pass, Ingram Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls.
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Black Bear Pass - © Trails Offroad
Black Bear Pass is a straight-through, 10-mile trail that begins at US 550 near the summit of Red Mountain Pass, historically known as the "Million Dollar Highway." The initial climb is easy and scenic, with beautiful wildflowers carpeting the high mountain meadows. Waterfalls cascade from alpine snow melt as you climb to the summit of the Pass. The descent into Telluride is vastly different, with zero room for error. The trail traverses narrow shelf roads with steep drop-offs that make it impossible to pass oncoming traffic. Because of this, the western descent into Telluride is one-way, downhill only. OHVs are not allowed to drive through the town of Telluride; hence they must turn around before the one-way section or secure a trailer ride through town. Drivers will navigate over several off-camber obstacles before peaking high above the town of Telluride just in time to traverse the narrowest and tightest switchbacks a vehicle can travel. Black Bear Pass is an impressive trail that requires your utmost attention for the entire duration of the trip. Any lapse of attention or judgment on this trail can result in a rollover which may lead to injury or worse. This trail should only be driven by experienced off-roaders in mechanically fine-tuned high clearance 4x4s.
Black Bear Pass
Super bumpy/tippy after the pass, then 3-4 scary switchbacks, otherwise you’re golden. Take whatever Benzos you have on hand before this trail.
Black Bear Pass 3.0
Black Bear Pass is one of the best known Jeep trails in the State. It has a reputation for killing people.
Black Bear Pass 3.0
Black Bear Pass is one of the best known Jeep trails in the State. It has a reputation for killing people.
Black Bear Pass 3.0
Black Bear Pass is one of the best known Jeep trails in the State. It has a reputation for killing people.
Black Bear Pass 3.0
Black Bear Pass is one of the best known Jeep trails in the State. It has a reputation for killing people.
Black Bear Pass 3.0
Black Bear Pass is one of the best known Jeep trails in the State. It has a reputation for killing people.
Black Bear Pass 3.0
Black Bear Pass is one of the best known Jeep trails in the State. It has a reputation for killing people.
Black bear jeep ride started at million $ hwy ended in telluride
With Eland and Kimberly in their jeep a few sketchy areas
Black Bear Pass
Black Bear Pass Into Telluride, Start to Finish.
