Going to Colorado Springs up the Raton Pass
We are headed up to Colorado Springs through the Raton Pass this summer. We've driven it by car and know how long and steep it is, so we are considering unhooking our car from the RV for the climb. Ca...
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As Colorado passes go, Raton Pass is not a difficult pass. Topping out at under 8000 feet, and per CDOT website, the grade is a maximum of 6%. There really is no need to unhook a toad for the climb; that said, if you want to do so, you could certainly re-connect once you get down to Trinidad. You could even re-connect at the top of the pass, as there is an area to pull off.
If this pass is uncomfortable for you, an alternative to getting to Colorado Springs, assuming you're coming from Texas, would be to take US287 north from Amarillo to Lamar,CO, and then take US50 over to Pueblo to get on I-25, to go north to Colorado Springs.
If this pass is uncomfortable for you, an alternative to getting to Colorado Springs, assuming you're coming from Texas, would be to take US287 north from Amarillo to Lamar,CO, and then take US50 over to Pueblo to get on I-25, to go north to Colorado Springs.
