- Created: August 5, 2023 9:07 pm
- Updated: November 9, 2023 5:40 pm
- Distance Instructions
- Distance 34 miles
- Time 42 min
- Speed 48 mph
- Min altitude 7470 ft
- Peak 10856 ft
- Climb 3281 ft
- Descent 3983 ft
Wolf Creek Pass is an amazing pass in the southern part of CO which can be ridden by any type of motorcycle with pretty much any type of rider. There are a few tighter switchbacks on the western side of the pass near the lookout, but nothing crazy for a rider going the speed limit. The pass has some fantastic views and really good pavement, I've ridden it in the pouring rain with no issues whatsoever (for those wondering pavement quality). The most fun can be had riding it from west to east but either way is fine.
1. Wolf Creek Pass
Wolf Creek Pass is a high mountain pass on the Continental Divide, in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. It is the route through which U.S. Highway 160 passes from the San Luis Valley into southwest Colorado on its way to New Mexico and Arizona. The pass is notable as inspiration of a C. W. McCall song. The pass is significantly steep on either side (6.8% maximum grade) and can be dangerous in winter. There are two runaway truck ramps on the westbound side for truckers that lose control of their brakes
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Wolf Creek Pass is an amazing pass in the southern part of CO which can be ridden by any type of motorcycle with pretty much any type of rider. There are a few tighter switchbacks on the western side of the pass near the lookout, but nothing crazy for a rider going the speed limit. The pass has some fantastic views and really good pavement, I’ve ridden it in the pouring rain with no issues whatsoever (for those wondering pavement quality). The most fun can be had riding it from west to east but either way is fine.
