Pass status

Is the Mount Blue Sky Road open?

A guide to the typical season and the live weather at the top, not a live open or closed status. Always check the official road status before you travel.

Mount Blue Sky Road

4,311 m · The West · best in summer · typically June to August

The drive

The highest paved road in North America, climbing past 14,000 ft.

Satellite map of Mount Blue Sky Road
summit · 4,310.8 m 3,5003,7504,0004,250 m 0714 mi
Elevation along Mount Blue Sky Road, measured from the road's real geometry.

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Season questions

Is the Mount Blue Sky Road open right now?
The official road status is the only definitive answer, and it changes fast up high. As a guide: the typical driving season runs June to August. The live summit weather on this page helps judge conditions today.
How high is the Mount Blue Sky Road?
The summit of the driven road sits at about 4,311 m (14,144 ft), which is why the season is set by snow rather than by the calendar.