Black Bear Pass | Most Dangerous Pass in Colorado You Must Do

Join us on an epic overland adventure as we conquer Black Bear Pass, known as the most dangerous pass in Colorado. If you are an off-road enthusiast seeking the ultimate challenge, Black Bear Pass is a must-do on your bucket list.

[OverlandScout]

It's great to be back on YouTube! Black Bear Pass has been on the bucket list for years and it did not disappoint!

This was filmed in the summer of 2022 and it was closed all or most of 2023. From what I’m hearing crews are working on clearing it now and it will hopefully open soon. I’m not local though and others in the comments are and can offer better info. Hoping it opens so others get the chance to run it.

[donmontalvo]

One of the finest Colorado pass videos I've ever seen, thank you!!!

[mikemullay]

To quote the late great CW McCall. "You don't have to be crazy to drive Black Bear Road but it helps."

[robertwhitemoto]

Had a house in Ouray for 40+ years, never did Black Bear... Imogene more times than I can count. Thanks for taking me along !!

[Reverend]

Done this a few times myself . Always take the high line and cut down onto the step there. Definite pucker factor.

[Charlie-goeb]

Cool video. The hype is much more then the actual trail. There’s much much worse in that area of Souther Colorado. Beautiful country. Just takes a little but for many to get use to the heights. We’ll be back in Lake City in a few weeks.

[zjustxjulzz]

I've been off-roading with my father (now passed) since I was big enough to be in a front facing car seat. The first thing I drove was his cj 5, so the Allen Jackson song "Drive" hits me hard. I started driving myself on trails when I was 15 and was a trail guide for the Daniel Boone jeep jamboree in the 90s. My father ran that one for 10 years. I have been off-roading all over America and have done a few 10 ratings in my 81, V8 jeep scrambler. I've not been off-roading in years, so coming across this video really brought back memories. I'm glad to see people still enjoying this. I think I did black bear thr last time at age 21, and I'm 51 now. Little deeper ruts these days. Take care all. Also, what's up with jeepers putting ducks on the dash? Lol

[KevinSmith-wrsy]

Pucker factor - 10/10. I can't believe you guys did that.

[croaker]

This is a really good video. Thank you for showing all those different lines. I’m going to be heading out to CO next week, and Black Bear is on my list this year.

[josesosa-castro]

Watching this video my heart was racing, bringing the memories from the last time I drove this pass with my FJ Crusier. Beautiful scenery, fun and cool trail, but definitely is not for the faint of heart. Great video, it seems that you guys had fun!!

[brucebenjamin]

Took it in my 2011 f150 crew cab with a 6 foot box; NEVER AGAIN 😳😁 definitely a Jeep trail!!

[mquetel]

Nice to see you posting videos again, always enjoyed them. 🍻

[joesmith]

Nice video! I've done the trail several times in my '02 4Runner, always a blast, with a pucker factor of 10+!

[dadventuretv]

One of the best vids I’ve seen of the pass as someone hoping to do it some time and watching the lines. Thanks. Hope it doesn’t close permanently before I get to do it.

[danmulkiewicz]

I have to be honest. Your videos are some of the best on the tubes. I've missed them. Glad you're posting some up. I lead a group out to the San Juans and the COBDR last summer and unfortunately Black Bear Pass was the only BOH trail closed. Hopefully I'll get out there again soon to check it off the list. Adventure on!

[HAPPYFUNTIMEx]

Wanted to try it over 4th of July weekend, but it was still closed. Some locals said it would open in a couple of weeks. Got to do Engineer and Imogene though, Engineer was pretty sweet. Just means I have to go back next year for Black Bear I guess lol.

[queenbea]

Great video.. headed there this weekend and I’m a little nervous of course..

[mr.commander]

camera guy on the edge of the cliff recording some video, , , , while these vehicles coming down grade, , , WOW, , , what a brave heart, , , ,

[gldsmith]

Great view, great music, great jeep's, great job. Had to sub.

[Retired_from_TX]

For this trail, went down it in a stock Wrangler Rubicon unlimited 4xe. Followed a group of instagram built out vehicles with 40s and jacked up, probably spent more on mods than vehicle. After I saw them go, I knew I had it made, Those jacked up, wide, long, heavy, high center of mass vehicles aren’t your friend on off camber and tight trails like black bear. Just take the right line on the steps, I don’t think I got over 20 deg off camber but had a 25 down angle at one point. Never had more than a 3 pt turn on any of the switchbacks. The instagram beauties took 7 point turns. I might have scraped bottom 3-4 times though.