Independence Pass

Open

Central Mountains

Verified

Pairs with Independence ghost town and Aspen.

Production notes

Best time

Seasonal closure, typically winter

Drone

Varies

Morning golden hour

7:11 AM – 7:44 AM

Light from the NW · 6070°

Evening golden hour

6:01 PM – 6:34 PM

Light from the SE · 14905°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Varies

Managed by CDOT / mixed ownershipColorado Tourism Office

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Public road / mixed. Varies.