Rabbit Ears Pass
Elevation - 9,572ft
40°23'05''N 106°36'42''W
A wide and long pass over the Continental Divide connecting Northern Colorado mountain airports (Steamboat Springs / Craig / Hayden / Granby). Nearest AWOS is Mount Werner to the east (127.125 / 970-879-7970).
Remarks: This is a relatively flat, long and wide pass that follows Highway 40 over the Gore Range. Can be used for connecting North Park, Middle Park and the Western Slope. Use caution for high winds and mechanical turbulence. Use caution, Walton Peak (10,559ft) 2NM to the south. Make sure sufficient altitude is obtained prior to crossing as the pass is approximately 5 miles wide.
A wide and long pass over the Continental Divide connecting Northern Colorado mountain airports (Steamboat Springs / Craig / Hayden / Granby). Nearest AWOS is Mount Werner to the east (127.125 / 970-879-7970).
Remarks: This is a relatively flat, long and wide pass that follows Highway 40 over the Gore Range. Can be used for connecting North Park, Middle Park and the Western Slope. Use caution for high winds and mechanical turbulence. Use caution, Walton Peak (10,559ft) 2NM to the south. Make sure sufficient altitude is obtained prior to crossing as the pass is approximately 5 miles wide.
Other Local Passes: Cameron, Pass, Berthoud Pass, Loveland Pass, Rollins/Corona Pass.
