Taylor River

3.3/5 (6 reviews)
Taylor River Road runs through the heart of Taylor Park, an area in the Gunnison National Forest of Colorado known for its camping, fishing, and off-roading. It connects to the most famous passes in the Sawatch Range, including Taylor Pass, Cumberland Pass, and Cottonwood Pass. It is an immersiv...Read More
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Highlights of Taylor River

Camping Category IconCamping
Overland Category IconOverland
Highest Elevation
10765 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
742
Nearest Town
Gunnison
Nearest Services
Gunnison
Management Agency
Gunnison National Forest
District
Gunnison Ranger District

Overview

Taylor River Road runs through the heart of Taylor Park, an area in the Gunnison National Forest of Colorado known for its camping, fishing, and off-roading. It connects to the most famous passes in the Sawatch Range, including Taylor Pass, Cumberland Pass, and Cottonwood Pass. It is an immersive road for the authentic Colorado experience of tall treeless mountains in the background with lush meadows and pine trees in the foreground. Come for the camping and the long-distance overland routes you can create using this road.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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19 Waypoints
59 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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