HWY 50 - From Montrose to Pueblo - In 45 foot 5th Wheel?

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Is this going to be a white knuckle drive going over Monarch Pass with a 45 foot 5th wheel? I've driven on 550 between silverton and ridgway (NOT with a 5th wheel but a truck camper and a cargo trailer behind) and I will NEVER do that drive again with a cargo trailer and truck camper) road is too sketchy for me with.

Is HWY 50 like this? Anyone done this with a 45 footer?

profdant139 · Answer

I can tell you for sure that 50 from Montrose to Gunnison is much easier than 550. Beyond Gunnison, I don't know.

And as of right now, Google routes you around a construction zone east of Montrose. Don't know how long that project will go on.

enblethen · Answer

I would say it is nothing like 550.Gunnison Canyon is a little narrow. Not bad though. Great campground on eastern end of lake, Elk Creek Campground.You should have no problems. We have MH with toad,Take your time! Lots to see!

bionic_man · Answer

Hwy 50 is a piece of cake. The construction between Montrose and Gunnison can cause you problems though.

heisenberg · Answer

Avoid the construction by travelling on the weekend.

busskipper · Answer

Bunker wrote:Is this going to be a white knuckle drive going over Monarch Pass with a 45 foot 5th wheel?  I've driven on 550 between silverton and ridgway (NOT with a 5th wheel but a truck camper and a cargo trailer behind) and I will NEVER do that drive again with a cargo trailer and truck camper) road is too sketchy for me with.Is HWY 50 like this?  Anyone done this with a 45 footer?Not like RT 550 - just like most other passes in Colorado - not easy but you gotta get over those Mountains - The issue is the Construction that basically has the road closed all week and only open on the Weekend,https://www.codot.gov/news/2021/april-2021/us50-little-blue-creek-detourshttps://www.codot.gov/news/2021/april-2021/us50-little-blue-creek-detoursLook at CDOT and just be smart.Best of Luck,

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