Johnny Park Road

Total Miles
4.9

Elevation

2,587.30 ft

Duration

2.5 Hours

Technical Rating

5

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

Most of this trail will follow a high ridge with amazing views. Start on the east end for the best camping and easy access to the trail. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted, and this is a popular spot for them as well. There are some good challenging spots to the north towards the end of the trail. If you start on the west end, you can also get to Peirson Park Road. Open June 15 to November 30.

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Johnny Park Road
Johnny Park Road

Difficulty

Difficult. This rating applies to just a few steep, rocky sections on the east end that are borderline difficult. Aggressive stock SUVs with high ground clearance and an experienced driver should be able to manage this section with careful tire placement. If you are not sure, we recommend you start on the west end, where a lower clearance SUV can reach the scenic camp spots before the steep downhill.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

Shannon Carr
Jul 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Greg V
Jul 12, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Dusty
Started on the east and came across a few sxs headed east. Plenty of areas to let them pass depending on the location. The guy running the rental company trailer was top notch. I am new to this, running a stock Gladiator Mojave and had some doubts. He gave me some reassurance and tips and off we went. He even told us who to look for if we ran into issues. I took my time and had zero problems with the trail at all. Great views the entire trip.
Ed Boss
Jul 09, 2024
2023 Chevrolet Silverado
Open
Dusty
Manny C
Jul 06, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Trail was SUPER BUSY being it was the Holiday weekend. Very dusty. Went in from Rt. 36, the "harder" side. No problems with my JL392. Will repeat on a less crowded weekend.

Access Description

East-end start: Take Highway 36 northwest from Lyons or southeast from Estes Park. Turn west on C.R. 47 about 0.2 mile north of mile marker 11. After 3 miles, bear left when pavement ends. Head uphill through gate. West-end start: Follow directions for Pierson Park Road, Trail #21, but continue another 1.6 miles on C.R. 82E to F.S. 118 on right. Several good camp spots along first part of trail.

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