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Just outside of Georgetown, Colorado, you'll find Guanella Pass--a paved road which goes up over the mountains and ultimately connects Georgetown and Interstate 70 with Highway 285--at the tiny town of Grant, Colorado.
The entire pass offers jaw-dropping views and there are several places that are perfect for a top-of-the-world intimate wedding. It's especially spectacular in mid-September to early October, when the Colorado aspens turn a magnificent yellow-gold and can be seen for miles.
At the top of the pass, there is a place with ample parking that offers 360-degree mountain views. It requires very little walking and no permit is required.
Pets are allowed on a leash.
Guanella Pass Road is generally closed from mid-November through the end of May, making this site suitable for weddings from June through late October.
What we love about this site:
Panoramic mountain views.
No fee.
Relatively easy to access for most.
Mostly known only to locals.
Potential drawbacks of this site
It's non-reservable, so you have to take what you get when you arrive. It may be in use.
Parking is limited.
Accessibility
Parking: each site has its own parking area. They can accommodate anywhere from 15-50 cars. They can fill up, so we highly recommend carpooling.
Vehicle type: for winter, make sure your vehicle has good ground clearance to get over snow, as well as 4-wheel drive for potential ice. For weddings held between September 1st and May 31st, note that Colorado has strict traction laws in place that affect what type of vehicle you are allowed to drive in the mountains. If you are planning a Colorado mountain wedding between these dates, please thoroughly read this blog post so you'll be driving the right type of vehicle. (Don't rely on the car rental companies to fill you in on this; our experience is that they don't.)
Access from parking: It's a short walk (2-3 minutes) from the parking area to any of the sites.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: yes.
Suitable for children: yes, but make sure the hands of little ones are being held on to.
Max vehicles accommodated: 15-50. Depends on the site, but each one has its own parking lot.
Max number of guests at this site: 10.
Dates of Availability: June to late-October. The road through the pass is closed in the winter.
Type of Site: Public/Nonreservable.
Elevation: 10,000ft-11,700ft (3,048m-3,566m) above sea level.
Permits and Fees
This site is not reservable--it is open and free to the public. Please note these terms from our contract for nonreservable sites:
Blue Sky Elopements and Client's assigned wedding professionals are not responsible for issues related to unforeseen closures/restrictions/inaccessibility of unbooked (i.e. Clients do not pay to reserve their location) venues. If Client chooses to be married at a public venue that is not reserved in advance, then it is Client's responsibility to ensure the venue is accessible on the wedding day. Note: additional fees will be applied if Blue Sky Elopements needs to reschedule vendors due to a change in venue.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Georgetown Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Georgetown Average Temps and Precipitation
