Independence Pass

Total Miles 10.4
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Summer
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

Independence Pass takes you from the bottom of the Boulder River Valley up through a very wooded trail with occasional glimpses of the surrounding mountains up to Blue Lake at the summit. Camping towards the top is abundant with many great places to pull off and make camp. Be aware of the dense bear population in the area however, and there will be no shortage of bugs once you clear the tree line.

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Difficulty

The trail consists largely of loose 6" or smaller rocks, and for the most part can be completed in 2WD. There are half a dozen spots though that do require some careful tire placement in order to make it up. All of the water crossings are less than 12" deep with a very solid bottom

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

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Daniel McClung
Sep 14, 2024
Open
Lindsey Dissinger
May 18, 2024
Open
Independence Pass is closed due to a bridge failure. No posted information regarding reopening.
Trystyn Hope
Oct 01, 2023
Open
Cody Nelson
Aug 04, 2023
Open
Bradley Veale
Jul 18, 2023
Open
Chris Andrews
Jul 11, 2023
Open
Joe Guerechit
Jul 08, 2023
Open
Trevin Trudell
May 27, 2023
Open

Independence Pass Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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