Independence Pass Album |
The Pass is located East of Aspen. It is on a 38 mile road between Twin Lakes and Aspen. The road is closed 6 months of the year. |
Twin Lakes, the East side of the drive over Independence Pass. From here it is 38 miles to Aspen. |
The visitors view from the top of Independence Pass. |
The remains of the ghost town of Independence. |
The drive follows the Roaring Fork river on the west side. |
There are many beaver ponds along the drive. |
The East side of the pass with the Roaring Fork river. |
At times the road is bordered by cliffs. |
At times the road is only 1 lane. This photo is less than 5 miles from Aspen. |
The Continental Divide, elevation 12,045 feet. |
The Roaring Fork river |
Independence Pass on 7/25/2017 |
Independence Pass on 8/3/2007 |
The East side of the pass with the Roaring Fork river. |
The visitors view from the top of Independence Pass. |
The Continental Divide, elevation 12,045 feet at the top of the Pass. |
The Continental Divide Trail going southwest. |
The view looking east from the top of the Pass. |
The drive going east from the top of the Pass. |
The remains of the ghost town of Independence. |