Experience driving U.S. 24 in Colorado?
I'm looking for anyone with some experience of driving U.S. 24 in Colorado, namely Tennessee Pass. Wondering if it's a fairly good road or a glorified 'goat path.' Thanks
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daireemt wrote:
I'm looking for anyone with some experience of driving U.S. 24 in Colorado, namely Tennessee Pass. Wondering if it's a fairly good road or a glorified 'goat path.' Thanks
It's a US highway, so there are certain standards that it must meet. As with many roads in Colorado there is something of a climb from point A to point B, in this case the Upper Eagle Valley to Leadville. It's a popular route, with lots of RV and other travel; described as being something of a "gentle" pass, there are a few steep grades but nothing significant, and no major hairpin curves. As Colorado passes go, this one is somewhat mundane.
The "goat path" type passes in Colorado would be akin to Mosquito Pass or Rollins Pass...over 13000 feet and you'll likely NOT want to traverse it in a anything other than a Jeep or 4X4.
