West Bolam Pass

West Bolam Pass

West Bolam Pass
West Bolam Pass

Distance

7.4 mi

Technical Rating

3 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Just in-between Rico & Ames off of Colorado's Highway 145 scenic San Juan Skyway lies Forest Service Road 578 which leads you up to Bolam Pass with breathtaking views of Sheep Mountain, San Miguel Peak and the rest of the Sliderock Ridge. This section Forest Service Road 578 is relatively easy enabling most SUV's and trucks to climb up some steep grades to make it to Bolam Pass, however the eastern side of Bolam pass should be done with a 4WD high-clearance vehicle.

Weather

50° Feels like 50°
66°
43°
7:16 AM
6:30 PM
4 mph
East
0 in
Rain
30.15 inHg
Rising
Tuesday
66° / 43°
Wednesday
58° / 41°
Thursday
53° / 44°
Friday
51° / 40°
Saturday
43° / 37°
Sunday
45° / 32°

Status Reports

Wade R.
Oct 05, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Sign at trailhead says NO ATV OR 4X4's ALLOWED.
David Lee
Sep 18, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Muddy/Wet
John Ure
Jun 26, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Mark Leach
Jun 02, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
some snow drifts to jump starting at about 5 miles. water flowing and muddy in places.