Lizard Head Pass

Lizard Head Pass

Infobox Mountain Pass
Name = Lizard Head Pass
Photo =
Caption =
Elevation = Convert|10222|ft|m|0|abbr=on
Location = Colorado, USA
Range = San Juan Mountains
Coordinates = coord|37|48.7|N|107|54.5|W|type:pass
Topographic

Traversed by = State Highway 145

Lizard Head Pass, elevation Convert|10222|ft|m|0, is a mountain pass in Colorado traversed by State Highway 145. It is located 12 miles south of the Telluride turnoff. The pass is named for a prominent nearby peak that is said to look like a lizard's head, the Convert|13113|ft|m|0|abbr=on|abbr=on spire of Lizard Head. Though it has a mild approach on both sides, it was not easy for the historic railroad grades that used to travel through this area.

ee also

*Dolores County, Colorado
*San Juan Mountains
*San Juan Skyway National Scenic Byway
*San Miguel County, Colorado
*State of Colorado

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