Independence Pass

Independence Pass on CO-82 east. Independence Pass is 12,095 Feet and on the Continental Divide. Independence Pass is one of the highest mountain passes in Colorado on the state highway system. The only higher pass on the state highway system is US-34 in Rocky Mountain National Park. Independence Pass divides the Arkansas River watershed which flows into the Gulf of Mexico; and the Roaring Fork River which flows into the Colorado River and the Gulf of California.