R-298 · Route File
Sawatch Range, Colorado · United States
The seasonal State Highway 82 crossing between Twin Lakes and Aspen over the 12,095-foot Continental Divide pass.
red · Operational constraint
While the seasonal gates are closed, State Highway 82 cannot provide an Aspen–Twin Lakes vehicle crossing.
Planning response: Confirm the current Independence Pass status through CDOT and use an open all-season route when the pass is closed.
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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