Climbing Independence Pass eastwards from Aspen is a bucket-list journey to the Continental Divide, reaching an extreme altitude of 12,095ft, making it one of North America's highest paved passes. Prepare …

Fred Urrutia

June 20, 2022

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1. Independence Pass via Hwy 82 — Aspen

64.3km

03:29

1,300m

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2. Independence Pass climb from Twin Lakes to Aspen – out & back

125km

06:41

2,230m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 25.2 km

Uphill 1,180 m

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Location: Pitkin County, Colorado, United States

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Independence Pass West Climb

1. Independence Pass via Hwy 82 — Aspen

2. Independence Pass climb from Twin Lakes to Aspen – out & back

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