Schofield Pass (Colorado)
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| Schofield Pass | |
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| Elevation | 10,707 |
| Location | Colorado,  United States |
| Range | Sawatch |
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| Topo map | Topozone map |
| Traversed by | Unpaved road, mostly earth and dirt |
Schofield Pass is a high mountain pass located near Crested Butte CO and is one of the most popular ways to get to Snowmass Mountain.
Schofield Pass is the high point on Gothic Road which connects the towns of Marble and Crested Butte. The road to the summit is suitable for a passenger car if traveling from the east; however, after this it is rated 4WD only. Unless Gothic Road has been improved within the last several years [doubtful] there are some treacherous sections, not for the faint-of-heart nor for long wheelbase vehicles. Do not be lulled into complacency by "casual" and beautiful sections that ultimately lead you into the upper reaches of the Crystal River gorge. Avoid committing your vehicle to what is in front of you until you are sure of what you are getting into because things could get worse.
It is closed except for 1-2 months in late summer due to snow or mud.
Parking is available in the town of Crystal, and 4WD-high clearance trucks can continue 2 miles (with a left at the fork) to the trailhead at 9700 feet. Accessible only by high-clearance 4-wheel-drive trucks.
Two miles from the trailhead, you reach spectacular Geneva Lake.
