Montezuma Pass

Total Miles 4.8
Technical Rating
1 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Montezuma Pass is a heavily corrugated service road that provides access to Parker Canyon Lake. The route is a double-lane mountain pass with winding curves and rolling elevation changes, making for a scenic but bumpy drive. On Sundays, the road is a popular destination for motorcyclists looking to enjoy the twists and turns, as well as families heading to the lake for a day of recreation. While the drive is not particularly difficult, the rough surface and dust can make for a rugged experience. For those who don't mind a bit of bumpiness, it offers a pleasant and accessible mountain pass route with picturesque surroundings. The trail offers a few dispersed campsites but lacks amenities such as trash disposal and water supply, and there is limited cell service.

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Difficulty

This is a maintained but corrugated road. There are no difficult obstacles.

Technical Rating

1

Montezuma Pass Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Montezuma Pass Map

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