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R-308 · Route File

Black Bear Pass

Telluride, Colorado · United States

The expert-level seasonal mountain road from the Red Mountain Pass side over Black Bear Pass and down one-way exposed switchbacks toward Telluride.

Primary window
Short summer opening only · official status required
References
8
Coverage
established
Reviewed
Jul 2026

Operational warnings

red · Confirmation required

Black Bear Pass is a seasonal expert-level road, with the Telluride descent operated one-way from the summit and exposed technical switchbacks below the pass.

An uphill or out-of-season itinerary is invalid, while an underprepared vehicle or driver faces severe rollover and recovery consequences.

Planning response: Confirm the county opening and one-way direction, and use the route only with an appropriate high-clearance 4WD or capable street-legal dual-sport motorcycle and expert mountain-road skill.

Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.

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Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.