Frying Pan Road

Trail Overview

This road follows a section of the Continental Divide. The terrain and scenery offer visitors variety, including panoramic views from open alpine meadows to snaking through dense whitebark pine stands. Characteristic of any ridgeline route, there are steep rocky ascents and descents along the way. The tread is a native material of dirt, gravel, and rocks. Traveling through high alpine and subalpine environments is a unique experience, and the visitor will be exposed to a different set of plants and animals adapted to those environments.

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Difficulty

Typical of any ridgeline trail, much of the route is rocky. In places, these rocks can be quite large and have to be carefully negotiated to avoid damage to the vehicle. A skill set for crawling through these sometimes difficult obstacles is advised for this road. There are a few steep, rocky assents and descents on this road that require moderate technical experience. The track is single lane but wide enough to accommodate. wider side by sides and "jeep" style vehicles.

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