Saxon Mountain

Mostly rockcrawling. Beautiful at the top

Probably one of the best views out of any trail we’ve done so far

The trail is more challenging towards the top. If you don't like the beginning, find a place to turn around. A couple of the obstacles are tight and could be difficult in a full size truck.

First time doing the trail but was able to get up it no problem. The switchbacks are crazy once you get up higher if youre starting in Georgetown since the driver side is facing the drop off most the time. The higher we went the more snow we found but it wasn't much. Take it easy going up and get some cool pictures

pretty rocky requiring to be mindful of which line you pick. definitely some pretty sketchy areas, especially near the top with a rock overhang on the right side of the trail going up, right after a spot where you need to stay on the right to climb/roll up a 2ish foot rock that tilts you towards the edge of a cliff. This trail made me question my life choices at that point but definitely gave me a good adrenaline rush as I had to keep going due to not being able to turn around. Took cascade creek back down because there was no way i was going back down that trail.

Turned around at the 12th switchback due to time restraints. No snow on trail. Very rough/rocky trail but not very challenging technically with some ground clearance. Would recommend airing down.

Trail was in good condition, do major washouts or slides.

My jeep is broken down on to of the mountain

Trail open -- beautiful fall color. Lots of rocks. Switchbacks tough for a longer wheelbase vehicle, but still navigable. Managed in a nearly stock long bed Colorado. Knocked the skidplate a few times, but this trail had nothing too crazy.

This trail is almost entirely a rock garden. None of it is especially difficult but there are a few spots in which landslides have increased the exposure considerably. I did this in a lifted 4runner on 32s and I scraped/hit my skid plates a few times. I wouldn’t want to take anything with a longer wheelbase than my vehicle. Overall, I did not particularly enjoy this trail.

Fairly easy trail. Had no issues in my FJ on 33s. The landslides were the most technical part, but were easily passable. Anything longer than a 4Runner would have issues on the switchbacks. Be prepared for hours of rocks.

I just did this in a stock 2023 Tacoma Sport in 4lo. This is a trail that will remind you why it is called the ROCKY mountains!! 2.5 miles in there is 1 of 2 landslides that have been cleared but still require you to cross a narrow shelf that tilts you about 15-20 degrees down the mountain. There are 2-3 few other large rocks that require a tight flatter shelf road. or technical line. At the very top of the switchbacks there is a milder landslide/tilted shelf road, and then its pretty groovy to the top. I took Cascade Creek back down due to an afternoon storm which provied to be significantly more technical wit hlarger rock objects

Are you ready to rock and roll!!?? But seriously trail is really narrow at spots and just a rock garden the whole way. I didn’t find it particularly enjoyable. Great views of Georgetown lake on the way up and great views at the top. You can however get the views at the top by taking a cascade creek and cutting over which is what I highly suggest.

Great views at the top. Well worth the effort. The rating of 4 is warranted, but the estimated time to complete is way off. I’m in a Bronco Raptor, and it took me 3 hours total to get to the summit and return, and I wasn’t going slow.

Super fun easy to moderate trail, didn’t air down stayed in 4 high the whole time. A couple sections where rockslides have come down but other than that trail is a pretty beginner oriented trail. Saw a total of 3 other vehicles the whole 36 hours we were up there. Theres a couple of designated dispersed camping spots at the top with tables and fire pits. Amazing view at the top of Saxon mountain.