West Bolam Pass

Total Miles
7.4

Elevation

3,480.41 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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.

Photos of West Bolam Pass

West Bolam Pass
West Bolam Pass
West Bolam Pass

Difficulty

Steep grades with narrow road & uneven sections

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Andy Elifritz
Aug 28, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Sam L
Jul 10, 2023
4x4
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Mike Abeling
Jul 03, 2023
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Chris Kiley
Jul 01, 2023
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Downed Tree

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