Hancock Pass Explained

Hancock Pass
Elevation Ft:12208
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Chaffee and Gunnison counties, Colorado.
Range:Rocky Mountains
Coordinates:38.6208°N -106.3742°W
Topo:Garfield

Hancock Pass, elevation 12208feet, is a high mountain pass on the Continental Divide in western Colorado. The pass is on the border between Chaffee and Gunnison counties and between the Gunnison and San Isabel national forests.

The road over the pass is of moderate difficulty and is very rocky and slow going. [2]

Notes and References

  1. 189348. Hancock Pass. 2014-08-24.
  2. Trip Advisor. Hancock Pass/ Alpine Tunnel 4x4 Road. Viewed 2014-08-24