Medano's Back Door

Total Miles
18.0

Elevation

2,860.87 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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Trail Overview

This is a well-maintained graded dirt road. It will be passable for any road-worthy vehicle in good weather conditions. If poor weather does occur, it could be trouble for road cars. A 4x4 with clearance will be able to travel this road year-round, so long as it's been plowed in the winter.

Photos of Medano's Back Door

Medano's Back Door
Medano's Back Door

Difficulty

This road is well-maintained graded dirt. In good weather, a 2WD car can make it. If precipitation exists, 4x4 is needed.

History

This road has been used as a connector to the historic Medano Pass.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

Dustin Demayo
Jun 25, 2024
2020 Chevrolet Colorado
Open
Normal
Washboard
Dusty
it's a basic dirt road some washboard and bumpiness but a great little drive
Mike Lee
Jun 21, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Muddy/Wet
Normal
Road is a county road from Hwy 69 south. A lot of washboard. No obstacles. Ran across small cars on the road.
Michael Lemos
Jun 10, 2024
2019 Ford Ranger
Open
Easy ride, grooved gravel so it does get bumpy in the truck but never really a concern during the drive
Matthew Dring
May 27, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Trail/Road is open and in good condition. Lots of grooved pavement, so a little bumpy.

Access Description

This route serves as a convenient connector between the east side of Medano Pass and Highway 160.

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