Cinnamon Gulch Road (FR 262.1) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado
Cinnamon Gulch Road (FR 262.1) in CO
White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District posts restrictions on overnight use here -- check the current order before committing.
A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Summit County, CO. The road serves Brittle Silver Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to November 22.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Climbs 920 ft over 1.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 20%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Ruby Mountain stands 2,368 ft above the site, 1.0 miles north. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Georgetown, is 10 mi off.
September normals 37–59°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by White River National Forest, Dillon Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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