Schofield Pass

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Colorado
Trails
Schofield Pass

Highlights of Schofield Pass

Forest

Iconic

Overland

Rock

Scenic

Water

Highest Elevation

10690 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

05/21 - 11/22

Best Direction

South

Official Trail Name

314.1

Nearest Town

Marble

Nearest Services

Carbondale

Management Agency

White River National Forest

District

Aspen-Sopris Ranger District

Overview

Situated between Marble and Crested Butte, Schofield Pass has a storied history of being one of Colorado's most dangerous and deadly mountain trails since its creation in 1873. Following a notorious narrow shelf road carved into the mountainside high above the Crystal River, this iconic, anxiety-inducing trail takes drivers through a dramatic alpine wilderness of towering peaks, cliffside dropoffs, cascading waterfalls, and crystal-clear streams. For those who can steady their nerves, Schofield Pass is an unforgettable journey, rich in natural splendor and adrenaline-fueled adventure.