Gunsite Pass (FR 7585) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Gunsite Pass (FR 7585) in CO
Road corridorGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison NFs, Gunnison Ranger District
4.0 mi from Crested Butte
Maps 9,753 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–0.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 3 road mi · No more than 28 days in any 60-day period
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Gunsight Pass Summit.
- Estimated climb: 1,400 ft over 3.2 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Mount Emmons stands 2,639 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southwest.
- A river runs 0.5 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 29–53°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.