The Top 20 Mountain Passes in Colorado
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in Colorado and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The hike towards the Royal Arch in Chautauqua necessarily passes through Sentinel pass, which with its shape and its location, could be renamed "Sentinel Ridge".
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At an elevation of 11,307 feet, Berthoud Pass is a high mountain pass in central Colorado. The route going over the pass used to be an old wagon route (the …
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Beautiful mountain town in the heart of Colorado. Perfect basecamp for skiing and hiking, although there seems to be more like the casual hiker than hikertrash.
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Searle Pass is one of two passes between Copper Mountain and Camp Hale on the Colorado Trail. This pass sits at 12,034 feet and is slightly taller than it's partner …
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Juniper Pass lies below Warrior Mountain on the Colorado Highway 103. It's a long, steady climb from the east, winding up between trees and offering excellent views. A popular cycling …
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Reaching an altitude of 12,600 feet, Hope Pass is nearly 1,000 feet above treeline and is a true Rocky Mountain Pass. The trails on both sides of the mountain have …
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Riding on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is an unforgettable adventure, particularly when you catch the small window of opportunity before motor vehicles are allowed in the …
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At an elevation of 12,027 feet, Kokomo Pass is one of two high mountain passes in the Colorado Trail: Segment 8. The other pass, Searle Pass, is a little less …
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This section of the Colorado Trail is called Blackhawk Pass and it leads up to 12,000 feet. When you ride up those switchbacks, you definitely feel the elevation.
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Timberline Pass is one of the easiest mountain passes to access in Rocky Mountain National Park; it is just a few miles from Trail Ridge Road, following the Ute Trail. …
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