Scenic Cumberland Pass
Distance
17.4 mi
Technical Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Take this scenic trail parallel to Cumberland pass. These old mining roads take you to some historical sights, and an incredible 360-degree view at the peak of Napoleon Mountain. Feel free to explore more of the mining roads you find, but be sure to stay on the roads and off public property. These are old mining roads, so there are a few steep, rocky and narrow climbs.
Weather
Status Reports
Kevin Arsenault
Sep 25, 2024
2021 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Jonathan Gruchawka
Sep 09, 2024
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Don’t know why this is rated a 6 on the map, but to be clear I did NOT drive this trail north of Tincup. Coming up through Pitkin, I watched Subarus and a CRV tackle this road no problem. Pretty frequent low clearance rocky sections and some potholes will slow you down. This is pretty brisk driving if you’re in a decent stock 4x4. Plenty of people in OHV’s and trucks, but the road is usually wide enough to pass no problem. Would have rated it 2 but it would probably very unpleasant in a Honda civic.
Christine Hammack
Aug 26, 2024
2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
Open
This pass is just a bumpy dirt road, it could be driven in a car with good tires.
Brad Williams
Jul 31, 2024
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated