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

7:34 AM – 8:09 AM

Light from the SSW · 6676°

Evening golden hour

5:29 PM – 6:04 PM

Light from the W · 14300°

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.