Elk Mountains · Colorado

Schofield Pass

Status Unknown Challenging 10,707 ft ~18 miles rocky/loose

Schofield Pass earns its reputation through the Devil's Punchbowl — a notoriously narrow and exposed shelf road section with a waterfall-fed creek crossing at the bottom. The broader route between Crested Butte and Crystal Mill passes through gorgeous Elk Mountains terrain, but that one short section is responsible for most of the rescues. Know your rig dimensions, have a spotter for the Punchbowl, and don't rush it.

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Difficulty
Challenging
Elevation
10,707 ft
Surface
rocky/loose
Season
July–September
Length
~18 miles
Required Clearance
10"+ / skid plates recommended
Rig Notes
Devil's Punchbowl section is notoriously tight and exposed.
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