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Schofield Pass

Name: Schofield Pass
Address: Crested Butte, Colorado
Rating: 4.5

71 Reviews

#4 of 36 things to do in Crested Butte

Scenic Drives, Outdoor Activities, Sights & Landmarks

Crested Butte, CO

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“Crested Butte area pass”

What is not to like about Schofield pass in the surrounding area. Once beyond Schofield past, you... read more

Reviewed 27 January 2018

Wynn A

kettering, ohio, United States

“Beautiful loop”

Last week after a rain storm I took of out Slate River road to Pittsburg. Continued on up uto... read more

Reviewed 23 August 2017

flbush

Dallas, Texas

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Between Crested Butte and Marble, this difficult road has narrow, steep passages.

4.5

71 reviews

Excellent71%
Very good23%
Average4%
Poor0%
Terrible2%

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Wynn A

kettering, ohio, United States

Reviewed 27 January 2018

Crested Butte area pass

What is not to like about Schofield pass in the surrounding area. Once beyond Schofield past, you are on your way to the maroon bells. Great hiking in the area. Gorgeous views. In order to get to the Schofield pass, you will definitely need four-wheel-drive...More

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flbush

Dallas, Texas

Reviewed 23 August 2017 via mobile

Beautiful loop

Last week after a rain storm I took of out Slate River road to Pittsburg. Continued on up uto Paradise divide to two beautiful lakes and a remote campsite. Views at over 11,000 feet were gorgeous! Continued on to Schofield pass and Emeral Lake -...More

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s9er

Texas

126

Reviewed 17 August 2017

Better in person

Came over the 4-wheel drive road from Crested Butte to Marble via Schofield Pass. The road was no joke (heed the warning sings, they mean it) and the river and devils pot holes were fabulous. The power house at Crystal is an awesome piece of...More

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account4fun

Denver, Colorado

440152

Reviewed 24 July 2017

Drive / Hike

We drove up Gothic Rd until we were stopped by the road closure. We drove past the first closing signs and parked with the shuttles and other cars in the last "parking area" before the washout. This last area requires a 4x4 as it's steep...More

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rancetshields

Crested Butte, Colorado

187

Reviewed 14 July 2017

Breathtaking views.

[NOTE: Check with CBMBA before heading off to ride 401 - the magnificent snow has delayed opening things up. Don't ruin a wondrous thing!] Schofield has so much going on that it can't be covered all in one day. Emerald Lake is gorgeous. Riding any...More

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Ryan B

Denver, Colorado, USA

5114

Reviewed 8 July 2017 via mobile

July4 Still Closed

More of an FYI than a review: pass was still closed on 7/4 but up to that closure (past gothic campground) everything looked great.

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ColoradoJ

Fort Collins, Colorado

12877

Reviewed 4 July 2017

Killer views, great for July wildflowers

I read a lot of reviews before we decided to try to drive from Mt. Crested Butte to the top of Schofield Pass in a Subaru Forester in July 2017. We didn't make it that far, since the road was closed and impassable around Rustler's...More

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jchandler2016

Pueblo, Colorado

Reviewed 22 October 2016

4 wheel trip,

Beautiful scenery, good roads and trails, good access from where we stayed. The mountains are gorgeous and the top mountain views are spectacular.

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rktman

Missouri

Reviewed 26 September 2016

Fun and scenic

Great stop along a dual sport ride. Some of the best pictures from my trip were along this trail. Stay on the trail near the private land to avoid problems with the landowners.

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Travel333333A

Toronto, Canada

22776

Reviewed 19 September 2016

We hiked in...from camping

We were over run by jackasses and their infantile need for speed in vehicles. come here if you like dust and rude people.

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