
              Independence Pass, Leadville, CO, 80461

Independence Pass

See the sun rise and set over 12,095-foot Independence Pass. A trip over the pass is a visual feast with vistas of wildflowers, thick forests and ample wildlife. This portion of highway is also incorporated into the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway.

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See the sun rise and set over 12,095-foot Independence Pass. A trip over the pass is a visual feast with vistas of wildflowers, thick forests and ampl...