Trail Overview

This beautifully scenic route takes you past Chimney Rock and up into the Uncompahgre Wilderness/National Forest. There are scattered primitive campgrounds all along the way. The first mile and a half (or so) of this trail is easy enough for 2WD (lower clearance vehicles) and would rate 1 or 2 on difficulty. The last half becomes more challenging with large rocky patches, runoff ruts, and mud holes. There is a river crossing with a small off-camber uphill climb on one side - river flow is dependent on the time of year. The trail dead-ends at the Wetterhorn Basin Trailhead. You will see incredible views of the surrounding mountains back there.

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Difficulty

Uneven, rutted dirt trail with potential for loose rocks and sandy washes. Water crossings less than a foot deep. Potential for mud holes and trail obstacles up to 12", including ledges and short, steep grades. Roads are typically one vehicle wide with places to pass.

Technical Rating

JB Rancor

Sep 26, 2024

Open

The upper section is rocky and would rate a 4 if scored on its own. Very few people in the upper section.

David Barth

Jun 09, 2024

Open

Snow right away after turning off of the summit and heading south. we didn't go too far up because we are on large adventure bikes but there was definitely snow and packed ice on the road. With the hot temperatures it should probably clear fairly soon.