Coordinates: 37.90654°N, -107.66084°W
Approx. Elevation: 12,220 feet (3,725 meters)
USGS Map Area: Ironton
Feature Type: Gap
| Feature | USGS Topo Map |
|---|---|
| Sunnyside Saddle | Handies Peak |
| California Pass | Handies Peak |
| Red Mountain Pass | Ironton |
| Richmond Pass | Ironton |
| Imogene Pass | Ironton |
| Black Bear Pass | Ironton |
| Engineer Pass | Handies Peak |
| Denver Pass | Handies Peak |
| Cinnamon Pass | Handies Peak |
| Ophir Pass | Ophir |
Corkscrew Pass is at the top of Corkscrew Gulch which begins on Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray. A 4WD road climbs up eastward from the highway to a shoulder of Red Mountain No. 1 then descends to the Cement Creek Valley before continuing on to the mining ghost town of Animas Forks. Corkscrew Pass is part of the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (COBDR) and is one of the most epic passes in Colorado.
Corkscrew Pass is listed in the Gaps Category for Ouray County in the state of Colorado. Corkscrew Pass is displayed on the "Ironton" USGS topo map. The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoint) of Corkscrew Pass are 37.90654 (North), -107.66084 (West) and the approximate elevation is 12,220 feet (3,725 meters) above sea level. If you are interested in visiting Corkscrew Pass you can print the free topographic map, terrain map, satellite/aerial images, and other maps using the link above. The location, topography, nearby roads and trails, and towns around Corkscrew Pass (Gap) can be seen in the layers of this interactive map. If you have already visited Colorado's Corkscrew Pass in Ouray County, the nearest Gaps are listed above for your consideration.
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