Wilkerson Pass
Elevation - 9,504ft
39°02'17''N 105°31'32''W
A low pass over in the Pike National Forest that connects Colorado Springs and the Front Range to the South Park region. Nearest AWOS is located at Wilkerson Pass (132.300 / 303-512-4418).
Remarks: One of the lower passes in Colorado that is frequently used to access the South Park area. Colorado Highway 24 runs east and west acorss this route. The surrounding terrain isn't too alarming, but Badger Mountain (11,294ft) is 1NM to the north and Pulver Mountain (10,538ft) is 1.5NM to south. Use caution as this area can see increased aircraft activity from Denver and Colorado Springs areas.
39°02'17''N 105°31'32''W
A low pass over in the Pike National Forest that connects Colorado Springs and the Front Range to the South Park region. Nearest AWOS is located at Wilkerson Pass (132.300 / 303-512-4418).
Remarks: One of the lower passes in Colorado that is frequently used to access the South Park area. Colorado Highway 24 runs east and west acorss this route. The surrounding terrain isn't too alarming, but Badger Mountain (11,294ft) is 1NM to the north and Pulver Mountain (10,538ft) is 1.5NM to south. Use caution as this area can see increased aircraft activity from Denver and Colorado Springs areas.
Other Local Passes: Kenosha Pass, Poncha Pass, Monarch Pass, Cottonwood Pass