Coordinates: 37.8992°N, -107.74297°W
Approx. Elevation: 12,835 feet (3,912 meters)
USGS Map Area: Ironton
Feature Type: Gap
| Feature | USGS Topo Map |
|---|---|
| Red Mountain Pass | Ironton |
| Imogene Pass | Ironton |
| Ophir Pass | Ophir |
| Richmond Pass | Ironton |
| Sunnyside Saddle | Handies Peak |
| California Pass | Handies Peak |
| Blue Lake Pass | Telluride |
| Engineer Pass | Handies Peak |
| Denver Pass | Handies Peak |
| Lizard Head Pass | Mount Wilson |
Black Bear Pass begins by driving east in the town of Telluride, then climbs high over a pass next to Trico Peak before descending to Highway 550 a.k.a. the Million Dollar Highway. This eastern starting/ending point is about mid-way between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado.
Black Bear Pass is listed in the Gaps Category for San Miguel County in the state of Colorado. Black Bear Pass is displayed on the "Ironton" USGS topo map. The latitude and longitude coordinates (GPS waypoint) of Black Bear Pass are 37.8992 (North), -107.74297 (West) and the approximate elevation is 12,835 feet (3,912 meters) above sea level. If you are interested in visiting Black Bear 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 Black Bear Pass (Gap) can be seen in the layers of this interactive map. If you have already visited Colorado's Black Bear Pass in San Miguel County, the nearest Gaps are listed above for your consideration.
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