Kawuneeche (FR 120.0) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Kawuneeche (FR 120.0) in CO
A 20.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Grand County, CO. The road serves North Supply Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, June 15 to November 15.
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Sulphur Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
11.4 of the 20.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.4 of the 20.8 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,000 ft over 20.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 9.8, 10.1, 10.3, 10.6, 13.2, 13.9 and 15.8 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Porphyry Peaks stands 953 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Granby, is 16 mi off.
September normals 33–59°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Sulphur Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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