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Climbing Cottonwood Pass westwards from Buena Vista is a journey to extreme altitudes on the Continental Divide. Prepare for approximately 20-25 miles where you'll gain over 4,100ft to reach the stunning 12,126ft paved summit. This notoriously steady climb averaging only around 3-4% with ramps around 6-8%. You'll enjoy beautiful scenery as you climb through extensive aspen groves which are spectacular in fall. The road over the pass is seasonally closed so be sure to check it's open before attempting this climb.

Kokomo Pass is a high pass at 12,027 feet above sea level. It has great views over the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains. During the right season, bikers can catch beautiful wildflowers.

Hoosier Pass is a mice mountain climb to begin from Breckenridge. The road has a decent sized shoulder on the way up and you are rewarded with mountain views once you reach the switchbacks. In the winter they do a good job of clearing the roads, but there is quite a bit of sand.

At 10,424 feet, Tennessee Pass is one of the high points between the cities of Leadville and Minturn. The pass separates Ski Cooper (to the east) and a Colorado Trail trailhead (to the west). The trailhead has plenty of parking at restrooms while Ski Cooper offers uphill, downhill, backcountry, and cross country skiing options in the winter (along with other winter sports).

Hoosier Pass sits on the Continental Divide at 11,542 feet in elevation and connects the towns of Alma & Breckenridge. It is also the highest point along the TransAmerica bike trail, a 4,200-mile route from Oregon to Virginia.

At 11,319 feet, Freemont Pass is one of the highest roads in Colorado. It connects the towns of Copper Mountain and Leadville.

Tennessee Pass sits just off Highway 24 at an elevation of 10,424 feet and designates the separation of the Mosquito and Sawatch mountain ranges. Tennessee Pass is most known as a training ground for the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.

At 11,318 feet, Fremont Pass is the high point between Summit County and Leadville. The pass tops out at the entrance of the Climax Mine, which is the largest operating mine in the area. You get views of both the Tenmile Range and the Mosquitos from the top (on a clear day, you can even see some of the Sawatch peaks).