North Pass

For the pass between Montana and Idaho once known as North Pass, see Lemhi Pass.
North Pass

Looking east from the top of the pass. The inset shows the sign on the south side of the pass.
Elevation 10,149 ft (3,093 m)
Traversed by State Highway 114
Location Saguache County, Colorado, U.S.
Coordinates 38°12′51″N 106°34′21″W / 38.21425°N 106.57239°W / 38.21425; -106.57239 (North Pass)Coordinates: 38°12′51″N 106°34′21″W / 38.21425°N 106.57239°W / 38.21425; -106.57239 (North Pass)
Topo map USGS North Pass

North Pass (el. 10,149 ft.) is a mountain pass over the Continental Divide in Colorado traversed by state route 114 between Saguache, Colorado and Gunnison, Colorado. It is an all-weather paved road, but, as of 2011, there are no snowplows operating between 7 PM and 7 AM.


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