Saints John

Total Miles6.4
Technical Rating
5Moderate
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

There are a lot of different activities offered on this cool trail. Take in the views, see mountain goats, visit historic buildings, hike or just relax in an amazing setting. There is a large network of trails to take here as well. ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes are great for this area. Open May 21 to November 22.

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Difficulty

Difficult: Very steep with loose rock in places. Experienced drivers in aggressive stock SUVs can do it in direction described here. Low-range gearing a must. Differential lockers recommended to drive in reverse direction.

History

The town of Saints John was active during the 1870s and early 1880s. Even before the silver crash of 1893, the town had gone under. Foundations of a large mill still remain at the site. A restored private cabin you pass was originally the house of the mine supervisor. The company that owned the mine didn't allow saloons, so miners headed down the hill to Montezuma, which had many saloons and brothels. Wild Irishman Mine was never more than a camp and was active in the 1870s.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Max Hamlin
Nov 16, 2025
Obstructed
Deep Snow
See my report on Deer Creek - just next to this trail. Hit both today and deep snow and ice make this trail dangerous. Closes in one week’s time, would not do this again until summer
Boyd Niesen
Sep 27, 2025
Open
Normal
Came down after North Fork, moderate difficulty at best but worth quick ride
Kevin Parker
Sep 21, 2025
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
Not a ton of people out there. Very doable in high clearance 4x4. Incredible views
A F
Sep 05, 2025
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
great trail. easy blue. no obstacles, comfortably wide. awesome ghost town. highly recommend.
Bradley Kovacs
Jul 05, 2025
2023 Polaris RZR Pro R
Open
Normal
Open AF. No snow, no ice.
Jack R
Jun 21, 2025
1995 Land Rover Range Rover
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Approached from the south end off of Swan River but was not able to go further than a 1/4 mile down the trail before encountering impassible snow.
Mitch Milaitis
Oct 09, 2024
Open
Normal
Pretty straight forward trail. It is not as technical as other mid grade trails but it does have steep inclines/declines that you could need 4 low for or at least good tires. I do have a lift and on 33s but I never came close to clearance issues. Made it to the main peaks but not further due to time. Really cool trail highly recommend.
Stephen Calovich
Oct 07, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
NormalDusty
Great views from the top. Bumpy all the way but nothing crazy (we had just done Red Cone and Radical Hill). A few steep narrow sections that might have some feeling uneasy.
Scott L
Sep 13, 2024
2019 Ford Ranger
Open
We did Saint John's to the Middle fork north to Brekenridge. Stayed in low gear most of th time. very rocky on places. 3hr 25min for 13miles not bad. Had fun.
Brad Christian
Aug 24, 2024
2019 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
Perfect trail for a full size truck. Beautiful views and a few shallow river crossings.
Tomas Cooper
Jul 28, 2024
2023 Ford F-Series
Open
Normal
Open with just one other person on the trail.
Blair Vogel
Jul 02, 2024
2012 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Wade Sheppard
Jul 02, 2024
Open
The trail was open, but we were nearly the only people on it. I only saw one other truck. It's in relatively good condition, though there is one point in the trail where there's snow on a very steep portion. Fortunately, there is another path down without snow on it. Side clearance was tight in my truck, but it's wider than most, so almost anything should be able to make it.
Kuzeng Lee
Jun 28, 2024
2018 Ford F-Series
Temporarily Closed
Posted Sign
Started the trail at Montezuma. Went passed 2 creaks and got to the first gate and it was closed.
Pablo Castro
Jun 11, 2024
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Deep water crossing and several snow drifts.

Saints John Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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