Red Hill Pass (el. 9,993 ft. ) is a high mountain pass in the

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of central

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in the

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. The pass is located in the foothills of the

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at the northern end of South Park in Park County. Though unlabeled at the summit, it is identified by signs from both directions at the bottom. True to its name, red hills flank both sides of the summit and the inclines, especially on the south side. It is traversed by

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approximately 6 mi (10 km) northeast of the town of

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, The pass is easily traversable by most motor vehicles and rarely closes in the winter.

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Mountain passes of Colorado Landforms of Park County, Colorado Transportation in Park County, Colorado {{Colorado-geo-stub

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