A 3D Rayshader-rendered topographic card of Independence Pass at 12,095 ft.
CO · TIER S · ELEVATION 12,095 FT

Independence Pass.

Independence Pass in Colorado sits at 12,095 ft. Driving it earns 12 Bucks in your BuckUp log per completed ascent. Narrow paved. No trailers over 35 ft. Closed Nov–late May.

12,095Summit Elevation (ft)
12Bucks per Ascent
COState
DESTINATION DETAIL

About Independence Pass.

Independence Pass is one of the 2,400 curated destinations on BuckUp's Explore tab. The topo card above is hand-rendered with Rayshader from USGS elevation data — no stock satellite tiles. Filter by state, elevation band, and vehicle reachability inside the app.

VEHICLE & SEASON

When to drive it.

Narrow paved. No trailers over 35 ft. Closed Nov–late May. Check the local agency closure status before you go — BuckUp does not maintain trail closure data and is not a navigation app. See support for safe-use guidance.

THE LOOP

Log it in three taps.

Tap SADDLE UP in BuckUp when you reach the trailhead. Drive. Tap LOG IT when you crest the summit. The session lands in your Buck Log with 12 Bucks credited, the named-peak stamp applied, and a slot for your summit photo.

01

Saddle Up

Trailhead. Tap SADDLE UP. Gauge wakes, barometer reads.

02

Drive

Mount the phone. Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, widget all show altitude.

03

Log It

Park, tap LOG IT. Buck Shot stamps a card. Attach a photo. Filed forever.

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