Drive Independence Pass

Whether you are driving or biking, the elevation gain is significant, it's over 4,000 ft. The road is fairly narrow so being cautious is important. The highway itself is seasonal; it's closed for winter due to icy conditions. We stopped along the Grotto trailhead to hike around and get some views of the switchback-ing road. The snow proved to be a great variable, giving the pass a much different landscape than that of it's popular summer one.

There is a world-class climbing wall here in the Grotto, where I was fortunate to get a shot of "The Man on the Face." See if you can spot him!