The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Front Range
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Front Range 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 19, 2025
Royal Arch Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
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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Berthoud Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Trail Ridge Road (to Fall River Pass Summit and Alpine Visitor Center)
Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass
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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Trail Ridge Road Climb (Estes Park)
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Climbing Trail Ridge Road from the Estes Park side is an epic ascent to North America's highest continuous paved road, offering breathtaking Rocky Mountain scenery. Prepare for an exceptionally long …
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Trail Ridge Road Climb — Grand Lake
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Mount up for a truly epic road bike climb up the west side of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, starting near the Colorado River Trailhead. This is …
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Juniper Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Timberline Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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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Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Mestaa'Ėhehe Pass (formerally Squ*w Pass) Summit is located at just over 9,800 feet. This is a popular area for cyclists in the summer time as the temperatures are significantly cooler …
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Loveland Pass climb from Keystone
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Loveland Pass from Keystone is a fantastic high-altitude road biking challenge on US Highway 6, taking you over the Continental Divide. Starting around 9,200 feet at Keystone, you'll ascend approximately …
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Guanella Pass Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Starting from the historic mining town of Georgetown, the Guanella Pass climb offers you a spectacular journey through dense forests opening into breathtaking high-alpine tundra with views of towering peaks …
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