Alpine Loop Back Country Byway

Open

Southwest

Verified

Includes 12,000-foot passes, ghost towns, abandoned mines.

Production notes

Best time

Closed in winter, high-clearance 4WD required

Drone

Varies

Morning golden hour

7:36 AM – 8:11 AM

Light from the SSE · 6646°

Evening golden hour

5:36 PM – 6:10 PM

Light from the WNW · 14330°

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: Project dependent

Managed by BLM / county roadsBureau of Land Management

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

Included

Access

Access model: Public road / public land. Project dependent.