Last Dollar Road
Last Dollar Road is an easy 18 miles off-road trail near Telluride, CO, best run June - October. The gear list marks All-terrain tires and 4WD or high-clearance AWD as required, and Tow strap as recommended. A stock high-clearance 4x4 can run it; check the gear list before you go.
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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
The road got its name from a miner who bet his last dollar on a claim near the pass.
The Sneffels Range visible from the road contains Mount Sneffels (14,158 ft), one of Colorado's most beautiful fourteeners.
This is widely considered the most photographed fall drive in Colorado.
The road was the primary route between Telluride and Ridgway before Highway 62 was paved.
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Closest campgrounds to Last Dollar Road:
- Alpine Glow Campground · Ouray · 11 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Stock rigs can usually run this trail, but the right tire size and fitment make it more enjoyable.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Verify your stock tires meet minimum clearance for this trail.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Ensure any wheel upgrade clears your factory suspension.