Kingston Peak

Total Miles7.7
Technical Rating
6Moderate
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

You can see James Peak on the western horizon on a clear day. The trail goes just above 12,000 feet, so snow arrives early and stays late. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted, and this is an enjoyable trail for them. Parking and camping are available on the north end of the trail.

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Difficulty

Difficult. Very steep and rocky in several places. Northern part of trail follows a shelf road that may intimidate some drivers. We do not recommend stock vehicles although an aggressive, high-clearance SUV with low-range gears and a skilled driver can do it.

History

Today, Alice is a picturesque mountain residential community. In the 1880s, however, it was an active gold and silver mining town with its own stamp mill. The 'Glory Hole,' a large open pit mine in town, was the biggest producer. Not much remains of the original town except a restored school house at the corner of Alice Road and Silver Creek Road.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

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Matthew Schmidt
Aug 15, 2026
2007 Toyota FJ Crusier
Open
NormalMuddy/WetRough/Deteriorated
Trail is very rocky, recommend high clearance and low range. Took my stock FJ Cruiser and hit the skid plate a couple times. If you take it slow it’s doable.
ADAM RUSH
Aug 01, 2026
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Zach M
Jul 25, 2026
Open
Normal
Started in Tolland up apex road to get onto Kingston peak trail from the north side. I would recommend this way to everyone. It must be more accessible from I70, since what little traffic there was on the trail was oncoming, however we spent more time going up than down, and it’s nice to get the pay off on the views near the end rather than the beginning. I was in a Tacoma and my buddy was in a ranger raptor, both stock. Careful tire placement was key but still glad we had skid plates.
Kevin Parker
Jul 18, 2026
Open
NormalDusty
Rough road with sharp rocks. Recommend airing down but stock 4x4 with ATs will have zero issue
Reed Halcomb
Jul 18, 2026
2021 Ford Bronco
Open
Dusty
Very dry on the lower sections but a nice ride up top. A semi washed out section that could lift tires without good enough articulation on the south side, and some big boulders on the north side that could cause damage without underbody protection/not enough clearance. But overall not too difficult.
Evan s
Jul 14, 2026
2026 Honda CRF300F
Open
Patrick Kelly
Jun 24, 2026
Temporarily Closed
Closed Gate
KaDa
Jun 06, 2026
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate
Definitely closed! Signs are up, gate is closed.
Wiky
May 31, 2026
2007 Toyota Tacoma
Open
NormalRough/Deteriorated
Bruno Lutz
Apr 08, 2026
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Mike Shull
Nov 09, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Closed for the season from the Apex side.
Mark
Oct 25, 2025
2018 Toyota 4Runner
Open
NormalSnow/Ice
Trail is fine and gate is open. On the last stretch before Kingston Peak (above tree line) there are snow drifts pushing 3.5ft deep. It's probably still possible to make it up if you keep 2 of your wheels on the rocky areas, but I got a little stuck and decided to turn back rather than push my luck.
Tyler B
Oct 24, 2025
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Coming from the southeast, deep snow starts at the left hand turn and descent towards James Peak Lake Trailhead. It continues all the way down the road and as it turns back to the right, and off into the distance. Tracks ahead of me were in a higher clearance vehicle and stopped about 30’ into the first bank of snow and looked like they reversed out to the side and retreated. We had to turn around, no way to make it thru that much snow. Coming from southeast, thru the “neighborhood”, it’s a wild ride, very rocky and bumpy with some rolling bits and steep sections, too, but never so loose that we lost traction. If you don’t mind it being an out-and-back until the Spring, still a fun trail with a nice overlook at its high point.
Jay E
Oct 11, 2025
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Muddy/Wet
fun trail. weather made the views less than stellar, but trail was clear.
A F
Oct 02, 2025
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
awesome trail. overrated as a 6. somewhere around a 4. Only things to note are a rough switchback at the start near st marys side and some rocky stretches near the top. nice day in a stock tacoma

Kingston Peak Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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