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Independence Pass

Twin Lakes, CO
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Twin Lakes
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives, Biking Trails
Activities: Four-wheeling, Driving
Description: One of the state's highest paved passes. It runs from Twin Lakes to Aspen.
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Gunnison, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Closed during the winter season. Open in the late spring. Watch out for the two lane changes into one lane. Don't pull trailers longer than 35 ft. Turn around and go back unless you want to be one of the statistics. Spectacular views once on the top. Take your time and walk some of the paths, enjoy and take in... More

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aspen, co
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

you will not want to miss if you are driving to/from Aspen to other areas such as Buena Vista, FairPlay, Colorado Springs, Leadville, and all the areas along Rt. 70 to Denver area. More

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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

Watch out for those 1 lane sections. There is a reason that vehicles longer than 35 feet aren't allowed on this pass. If you missed the sign while pulling your travel trailer, make sure you turn around. Those breathtaking vistas are not worth dying for!! More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2011

It is what it is, a peak. As you are passing, take 5 mins to walk to up the path and take in the view. More

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Colorado Springs
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2011

During our stay at Mt. Elbert Lodge, we drove the dozen miles further west on CO82. Beautiful drive through heavy woods, then up a great incline above a nice watered meadow :). At the top, there is a big parking lot with plenty of restrooms. Take the walk to a view to the southeast. More mountains loom to the west... More

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Ocala, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

Plan a stop at the top. Nice parking area with restrooms. Walk out to the observation area. The views are awesome!!! You will be above the tree-line. Stay on the path as the tundra is fragile. There were actually bicycle riders up there that rode their bikes up. Amazing. Highway 82 is a real thrill - with views around every... More

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