Guanella Pass from Grant (South side)
The Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is a great introduction to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The paved road leads you over 11,669-foot Guanella Pass with its spectacular views of Mount Evans, Mount Bierstadt and the alpine tundra before descending into cool groves of aspen and pine.
Region: Colorado
City: Grant
Distance: 37.54 km
Elevation Gain: 960 m
Elevation Loss: 956 m
Difficulty: 678 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 4.22 FIETS
Avg Grade: 4.5 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 2619 m
Max elevation: 3556 m
Ride Category: Hilly