Mt. Princeton

Total Miles
5.4

Elevation

3,696.19 ft

Duration

2.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Short drive with easy access to outstanding views. There are a few small campsites along the route. Unlicensed vehicles are only allowed on FS 322 after the forest boundary line. Note: The parking area at the start is on private property and may not be used for public parking or unloading. Those with trailers will have to park along the narrow road at the bottom. Road closed December 1 to April 15.

Photos of Mt. Princeton

Mt. Princeton
Mt. Princeton
Mt. Princeton

Difficulty

Moderate. Most of the road is easy except near the top where a narrow shelf road may intimidate novice drivers. Most stock, high-clearance 4x4 SUVs can do it. Low-range gearing is needed for steepest climbs. Snow may block trail at top as late as June or July.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Greg Carrell
Aug 14, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
John Stratigopoulos
Jul 27, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Jeremy Clay
Jul 10, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated

Access Description

From Johnson Village, head south on Hwy. 285 about 6 miles. Just past Nathrop, turn right on C.R. 162 and go 4.4 miles west to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Turn right uphill on C.R. 321. Stay on this paved road 1.2 miles and bear left on C.R. 322. Continue south, then west about a mile to entrance on right at Frontier Ranch.

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