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internet research for Shelf Road gave me conflicting info about what car is needed for this road - got anything from 4 wheel drive, high clearance 2WD to any normal car -

I drive a standard Toyota Corolla - do I have enough clearance for this road?

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Hopefully somebody has more recent info than I do, but I've driven that road 3 times: Once in a subaru outback, once on a motorcycle (cruiser), and once in a ford pinto. Never had a problem. All except the outback were before Shelf was a developed climbing area (and before the road was as well maintained as the last time I went down it.)

A standard vehicle can be driven with care. Washboard bumpy with one larger washout.

I agree with Monster5, it's a normal dirt road. Some rough spots, but certainly passable in any vehicle.

People ride their street bikes (motorcycles) to climb at Shelf. You'll be fine in a sedan.

If you mean just up to the campground, I think you should be fine. I've gone up there with a big group with all types of cars, and don't recall anyone having issues.

AlexeyD wrote:If you mean just up to the campground, I think you should be fine.

What if one meant the whole road from Canon City to Cripple Creek?

jdzaharia wrote:

AlexeyD wrote:If you mean just up to the campground, I think you should be fine.

What if one meant the whole road from Canon City to Cripple Creek?

Drove the road from Canon City to Cripple Creek yesterday afternoon in a Dodge Charger, following a Mustang most of the way. No issues. Could count the potholes without taking my socks and shoes off.

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