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

This is a 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. The road is closed from December 1 to April 15.

Photos of Mt. Princeton

Mt. Princeton
Mt. Princeton

Difficulty

This road is 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 the steepest climbs. Snow may block the trail at the top as late as June or July.

Technical Rating

4

Access Description

From Johnson Village, head south on Highway 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 the entrance on the right at Frontier Ranch.

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