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.

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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

B R

May 05, 2025

Open

At the location of the X on the attached map there is now a locked gate with the sign in the attached picture. Just stay on County Road 570 and you can make it through.

Mick DeNudt

Sep 15, 2024

Open

Dustin DeMayo

Jun 25, 2024

Open

it's a basic dirt road some washboard and bumpiness but a great little drive

Mike Lee

Jun 21, 2024

Open

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

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

Open

Trail/Road is open and in good condition. Lots of grooved pavement, so a little bumpy.

Clay Brubaker

Apr 13, 2024

Open

Easy scenic drive.

Tau Jeppesen

Mar 27, 2024

Open

Road was no problem in a stock Subaru outback wilderness. Mostly well graded, short sections of light snow and mud. Overall nice scenic drive.

Jason Dean

Feb 19, 2024

Open

Scenic road. Not recently maintained with deep mud ruts in many places. Large sections covered in thin layer of snow/ice. Easy ride for any 4x4 but not suitable for 2WD this time of year.