The Scariest 4x4 Trail in the US! - Black Bear Pass Colorado

There are thousands of Black Bear Pass videos on YouTube, and this is one of the best.

We were over that road 3 times in the sixties, once in a 1962 four-cylinder Scout and twice in a 1968 eight-cylinder Scout, my dad, my mom, my brother, me and two dogs along with two weeks' worth of grub, sleeping bags and tent and whatever else we needed for two weeks of roughing it in the San Juans.

No worries about taking 5-point, 3-point, or 0-point turns on the switchbacks. No judge is handing out style points here. The point is you SAFELY negotiate each turn. Nicely done!

Like you said, not hard but dangerous. I have run this trail 8 times over the years and every time it got my pulse rate up. I'm 69 now and ran this last year and it was probably my last time. Glad Y'all enjoyed it.

"It's narrow, it's steep, it's tippy, ... it's Black Bear Pass." Nailed it. Both in words and in tone of voice. =)

Thank you for showing so much from the trailhead to the steps! Most videos of this trail only show the steps and switchbacks. While those are the main attraction for this trail, it is extremely helpful (and spectacular) seeing the rest of the trail! I also appreciated the views of the steps from a spotter POV, which really showcases the obstacles and width (more like narrowness) of the trail so much more effectively than dash cam perspective. "GoPro effect" really downplays the severity of the obstacles when used as a dash cam - even more so with your high vantage point with camera several inches above the windshield. Your video added to my confidence of traversing this trail in my stock 200 series Land Cruiser on 33" tires. I drove Imogene Pass from Telluride to the summit last fall (mid-October 2023), but the trail was impassable (snow) on the way down from Imogene Pass to Ouray. So, I had to turnaround and drive back down to Telluride. Of course, the switchbacks are visible from Tomboy Road on the way up to Imogene Pass.

It’s 5 o’clock in the morning here in Massachusetts and I am binging your videos, out here we mostly just go through the woods or a few sandpits. I think I am moving out west. Seriously.

Just sitting here on my couch watching this video and listening to GMRS chatter about someone leaving a radio keyed up on channel 20 when I hear your voice come across my radio. Lol small world.

Best video on this route that i’ve seen. Great job!

This is defiantly one of the best videos covering Black Bear Pass!! Awesome!!

That was just great ! Thx much…. Re: switchbacks….. better safe than sorry my friend. ❤️ and ☮️. Pt, Chicago

Outstanding, thank you for posting.

Wow! Awesome trail with beautiful scenery, this one is on my bucket list!

Really enjoyed the ride! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Thank you for showing this part of the trail. Planning to run it in July.

Wow Amazing Beautiful Views, Driving & Vehicles!! Thanks & Blessings 💕

Great job. Thanks for sharing your adventures.

Nice video and good driving demonstration. thanks for sharing your experience, I hope someday to be able to do this tour.

Awesome footage !!!

Great video. I'm going there in a couple months and now seeing the view I'm super excited!