Azard Deen
Jul 20, 2026
2024 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Some ruts, nothing too difficult. Mostly dry with some rain in the afternoon. Can do in a regular stock pick-up. Saw a few AWD SUVs which could likely make it with some angling.
Guerrilla Overland
Jul 20, 2026
2015 Lexus GX460
Open
Chris Dvorak
Jul 01, 2026
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal Closure
Gate is closed about half way up. Trail going up was decent. Hiked the rest.
Dan w
Jun 06, 2026
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Obstructed
Trail is open but only to the second gate as others have posted. The gets you only halfway up.
Joshua Honeycutt
Jun 02, 2026
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed Gate
Upper trail still closed
Jim
Apr 04, 2026
2025 Toyota Tundra
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed GatePosted Sign
The first gate is scheduled to open June 1st, the second gate opens mid July.
brandon mcadams
Nov 02, 2025
Temporarily Closed
Seasonal ClosureClosed GatePosted Sign
Natalia LittleRadAdventure
Oct 25, 2025
2024 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Great trail! Be aware that the second gate is closed for the season. We hiked up to the lake — from the gate, it’s about 2.9 miles round trip with roughly 391 feet of elevation gain. Highly recommend!
Wide Open Roams
Oct 01, 2025
Open
Normal
We tackled the Loch Lomond Trail in an EarthRoamer LTx and SX, and despite the stormy, rainy weather—it turned out to be one of our favorite trail days yet.
The drive starts off mild, winding through dense forest before opening up to incredible alpine views. As the rain rolled in, the trail got slicker, adding a fun bit of challenge and making the whole experience feel like a real adventure. The EarthRoamer handled it effortlessly—steady on the climbs, composed through puddles, and unstoppable in the downpour.
By the time we reached the lake, the clouds were low, mist hung over the peaks, and everything felt peaceful and surreal. It’s one of those trails that rewards you no matter the conditions—sunny or stormy, it’s absolutely worth the trip.
If you’re in Idaho Springs and looking for a moderate off-road trail with a great mix of terrain and a stunning alpine lake payoff, Loch Lomond should be high on your list.
Check out the full trail video on our YouTube at Wide Open Roams!
Jacob Wang
Sep 21, 2025
Open
Normal
Moderately easy trail that any stock 4x4 vehicle could complete
Ash Sanders
Sep 19, 2025
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
NormalDusty
Zach Jonusas
Sep 06, 2025
2010 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Matt Carlson
Aug 31, 2025
Open
Normal
A good slow 5 mph drive up and back on average. Every driver was respectable utilizing the passing sections. Get to the top! It’s well worth the effort and the view is stunning. Hopefully going to camp it next year.
mark winton
Aug 07, 2025
2021 Chevrolet Silverado
Open
So glad we went, absolutely stunning
Ash Sanders
Aug 03, 2025
2023 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Busy but not too crazy, wildflowers are blooming, beautiful drive up, nothing sketchy if you’ve got decent clearance.
