Ptarmigan Pass
Distance
11.0 mi
Technical Rating
Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
We like to do this Jeep trail clockwise with McAllister Pass starting over on Shrine Pass. The first half mile is in Wearyman Creek. Be careful if the water is high. Ptarmigan Pass spends a lot of time in the trees, with a short section of open views at the pass. There are a few minor challenges north of the pass and a graded road south of the pass. If you also drive McCallister, make sure to take the spur to the top of Resolution Mountain. Great views. Lots of open meadows after you come back down.
Weather
Status Reports
Mitch Bauer
Oct 19, 2024
4x4
Open
North side of Ptarmigan had large rocks and ledges. I strongly recommend against stock SUVs on this portion
Kimber P
Sep 11, 2024
2014 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Left from Camp Hale and went to the top. Bone stock F150 got right up it. Seemed to be washed more than some previous reports due to rain. Either way was no issue and the top has amazing views. Ended up coming back down in a light rain.
Matt Jorgensen
Sep 08, 2024
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
George Zambrano
Sep 01, 2024
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
when beginning off of mcallister/shrine there is a rather large mud hole next to a large boulder right away. take it slow and smooth. only other obstacle is towards the top there are some small steps that most rigs should be able to navigate easily.