Medano Pass
Distance
20.0 mi
Technical Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Great campsites are available along this beautiful trail, as well as the Pinon Flats Campground. There are phenomenal seasonal colors to be seen, especially in the fall. You'll need to pay a fee when entering or leaving the park at the main southside gate. Unlicensed vehicles are not permitted in the park.
Weather
Status Reports
Matt Proffitt
Nov 23, 2024
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Started the trail around 5:30pm. Due to jackknifed horse trailer in the way. But we did it! Wouldn't suggest doing it at night again. Did it in a Lifted Tacoma with a Lone Peak on back. My buddy did it with me in a Ford Raptor with a Tune on top.
Landon Carr
Nov 23, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Trail was very snowy. Some hill climbs, we had to gun it up and fish tail it. 4x4 jeep rubicon lifted.
Jerry Mcintyre
Nov 17, 2024
2023 GMC Sierra
Open
Snow/Ice
As we got deep into it the snow & ice presented the challenge. we completed entire trail but prob shouldn't have done it given the conditions
Justin Gatan
Oct 26, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Trail was fairly easy. Sand wasn’t too soft. Creek crossings were easy. Up towards site 2.5 it’s gets rocky but nothing that can’t be handled with proper 4x4 and clearance.