Last Dollar Road, Easy 4x4 trail in Telluride, CO
    Easy
    Overlanding
    4.7

    Last Dollar Road

    Telluride, COSouthwest

    Last Dollar Road is a easy 18 miles off-road trail near Telluride, CO. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD or high-clearance AWD and is best run June - October. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    Last Dollar Road connects Telluride to Ridgway over a 10,663-foot pass, winding through what many consider the finest aspen groves in Colorado. The Sneffels Range provides a jagged granite backdrop to golden-leafed corridors that peak in the last days of September. Unlike most Colorado passes, Last Dollar is accessible to stock high-clearance SUVs, making it one of the most democratic mountain driving experiences in the state. The Ridgway side opens to sprawling ranch land with Mount Sneffels towering above, while the Telluride side descends through dense forest into the famous ski town's box canyon.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    The road got its name from a miner who bet his last dollar on a claim near the pass.

    #2

    The Sneffels Range visible from the road contains Mount Sneffels (14,158 ft), one of Colorado's most beautiful fourteeners.

    #3

    This is widely considered the most photographed fall drive in Colorado.

    #4

    The road was the primary route between Telluride and Ridgway before Highway 62 was paved.

    Length
    18 miles
    Elevation
    8,500 - 10,663 ft
    Best Season
    June - October
    Permit
    Not Required
    Aspen grovesSneffels RangeFall colorsAccessibleIconic photo spot

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires

    🔧 Suspension

    optional
    Stock or mild lift

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    required
    4WD or high-clearance AWD

    🪢 Recovery

    recommended
    Tow strap
    1
    Telluride End
    37.9376, -107.8112
    2
    Last Dollar Pass
    38.0321, -107.8765
    3
    Ridgway End
    38.1234, -107.7543

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    GPS Coordinates

    38.0321, -107.8765

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