The easiest direction to travel is from west to east. At the top of the pass, a marker can be found for Father Dyer. He was a Methodist preacher who traveled the pass in both directions using snowshoes. He carried the word of God and sidelined as a mail carrier. Apparently, it kept him in good physical shape. He lived to be 89 years old.
The tires on Lone Writer's vehicle are provided by BF Goodrich. GPS is provided by DeLorme.
Navigation
Begin the trip in Leadville. The Boom Days celebration is in August of every year. Check the Internet for this year's dates.
Trip Meter - Latitude North - Longitude West - Comments
0.0 - N39 14.9803 - W106 7.5148 - Turn East on 7th St. off Harrison Ave. Harrison is Hwy. 24. 7th becomes County Road 3 and goes over the pass.
1.2 - N39 15.2541 - W106 16.2285 - The Matchless Mine and Baby Doe Cabin tours are on the way.
2.6 - N39 15.3614 - W106 14.7015 - Turn left at the sign for "Narrow Rough Road". This is still County Road 3.
4.2
0.0 - N39 15.5729 - W106 13.1084 - The four-wheel-drive recommended begins at the Diamond Mine. It is still County Road 3 and continues to the top of the pass, which is the county line. The road number changes at that point. At the first fork, going left is a little smoother. The right fork is shorter.
2.6 - N39 16.5232 - W106 11.3693 - Take the left fork which is straight.
3.1
0.0 - N39 16.8610 - W106 11.1624 - Mosquito Pass. At 13,185 feet.
1.7 - N39 17.4562 - W106 9.7000 - Take the right fork just past old buildings.
3.0 - N39 17.6957 - W106 9.0258 - Town of Mosquito on right. End of 4x4 section.
7.2 - N39 16.6990 - W106 5.1839 - After the town of Park City, take the right fork.
9.3 - N39 16.2249 - W106 2.8474 - This is Highway 9. Breckenridge is left. Fairplay is right. If you are on Hwy. 9, there is a sign pointing to this road, "Mosquito Gulch." Between mile post 69 and 70.