Rabbit Ears Pass
You'll find Rabbit Ears Pass in Routt National Forest. This northern Colorado destination offers the visitor challenging trails that cover Grand, Jackson and Routt counties. The trails start north and south of Rabbit Ears Pass at highway 40 and north of Gore Pass just West of Kremmling.
About 150 miles Northwest of Denver, Rabbit Ears Pass can be reached by traveling west on Interstate 70 to Silverthorne. Then take highway 9 north for 38 miles to Kremmling, turning onto highway 40 and driving north for 33 miles to Rabbit Ears Pass.
Thousands of tourists visit the area each year to experience the gorgeous drive over Rabbit Ears Pass on U.S. Highway 40. They also come to have a great camping trip at facilities located alongside the highway, and at other locations in the Forest. The stone pinnacles near the pass are what give the area its name because they look like ears. In the past they were used as landmarks for Indians and mountain men, trappers, and settlers.
The Routt National Forest, located on top of the pass, offers visitors three developed campgrounds with access to U.S. Rt. 40. Walton Creek and Meadows campgrounds are recommended for campers using tent or soft-sided trailers. They are also great if you want to go fishing on your trip.
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