Erin Plant
Nov 09, 2025
Open
Most of the pass was rocky, bumpy, and slow going, but passable. Large areas of ice toward the top made the road too dangerous to continue. More than one vehicle was unable to continue past mile 6 due to the ice.
Brannon Stone
Oct 19, 2025
Open
Almost got to the top today, 50 mph winds towards the top once you get to the shelf part of the road the 4 inches of snow is pure hard ice , so with the winds blowing you around on the ice it became very sketchy, 70 degrees at the bottom and 35 degrees at the top
Gabriel meinardus
Aug 13, 2025
Open
Don’t be stubborn- air down at the start. Gives Lake Como vibes, without the big obstacles though. Lots of rocks and some tight switchbacks. Loved it.
Rodger Greer
Jul 30, 2025
Open
At just over 13,000’, Hermit Pass is one of the highest roads in Colorado. The road is very rough, with plenty of rocks to maneuver over but no challenging obstacles. It is slow going with great views. Our reason for the drive was to use the Land Rover as a base for hikes over several of the passes in the wilderness area and to climb some 13ers. There were very few vehicles or hikers.
Adam Borer
Jul 03, 2025
Open
The trail is very rough…large rocks along 90% of the trail. I went anywhere from 1-7mph, mostly in the 2-4mph range in a stock Bronco Badlands (Sasquatch). There is some snow near the top but it’s negotiable (stay to the left and you make it).
David Visnack
Jun 29, 2025
Open
Snow on last switchback on the last .25 miles. Not worth taking the chance. Clear the rest of the way
Dustin Arp
Jun 09, 2025
Open
Almost made it to the top but last quarter mile covered in snow and didn’t want to risk it. Should be good to go in a few weeks.
Mike (Heavy D) DeBoer
Nov 15, 2024
Open
Tried to go up Hermit pass today, got into 6-8” snow from the start, made it to about 1.3 miles and it was about 20-24” and we were turtling in the snow and sliding off the road. Dug and throttled out knowing it was only gonna get deeper and steeper as continue…. Wait till spring or buy some snow tracks.
Brannon Stone
Oct 12, 2024
Open
Beautiful ride , had to bundle up at the top . Starting to get chilly up there. Caught some fish at hermit lake . Great day and view at 13000
Mike (Heavy D) DeBoer
Sep 24, 2024
Open
Took about an hour to reach the summit. Rocky the last half of the way. Aw red one views and fun. Colors are starting to peak! Sunny, warm and clear!
Charles McDaniel
Aug 17, 2024
Open
very rough lots of medium size boulders
CW Martin
Jul 26, 2024
Open
Open all the way to the top. snow drifts at the last switch back at the top but still passible with caution. heavy rain didn't affect trail much.
Leon & Deana Buntin
Jul 26, 2024
Open
While it's an easy trail, it's rocky & has narrow switchbacks. We got close to the top but there was too much snow to finish the trail. Also experienced thunder, rain and snow on the decent but had no issues with slick rocks.
Stephen Bow
Jun 24, 2024
Open
Couldn’t make the summit due to snow. Room enough for a 4 wheeler to pass but not a truck. Extremely rough terrain. Running on a lifted Tacoma on 33”s aired down. Average of 4 mph due to never ending rocks. If not in a 4 wheeler or smaller there’s a switchback with a good amount of room to turn around above horseshoe lake
Benjamin Foss
Jun 09, 2024
Open
Still a small patch of deep snow/mud just above the tree line. Had to pull someone out. Trail is super rocky pretty much the whole way so be prepared. Nothing too technical. Water crossings were 12" or less. Several of great campsites and some trailheads along the route.
