Wolf Creek Pass Colorado

[regalroute66]

I'm looking for some input on Hwy 160 from Pagosa Springs to Del Norte Colorado.I understand that I would have to go through Wolf Creek Pass. In 2009 I drove our 24' Class C MH up Monarch's Pass, and it made my little rig work hard.I would like to avoid that kind of strain if thats at all possible.We are coming from Mesa Verde Nat'l Park and heading towards Kansas. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Old-Biscuit]

If you are going from Mesa Verde to Del Norte that's the route. About 168 miles and 4 hours.

It roughly 500' less in elevation then Monarch Pass

So keep the RPM's up and keep to the right. Enjoy the trip. Mountain passes have to be climbed and descended but it's not a race. Take it at the pace your vehicle can handle. And don't ride the brakes....downshift. Stab the brakes to quickly bleed speed and then get off the brakes.

[enblethen]

Yes, there is a good climb east of Pagosa Springs to the top of the pass. Switch backs and slow travel.
Rig in good shape should not have any problems. Just don't push it!

[agesilaus]

It's no big deal, we went over it in bad weather (rain) and after sunset and had not problems. It is steep tho, a long 7 to 8% steady grade. You need to get the CW McCall song and play it repeatedly as you go down to Pagosa Springs.

I don't it's any better than Monarch Pass tho. That has 7% grades too.

BK