Frisco Peak Road

Trail Overview

This road is used by workers who support the communications equipment, observatory, and visitors to the peak. It is well maintained but you will need a 4WD vehicle as some of the route is very steep and rocky. The climb up the mountain is filled with changes in the view as you climb the sharp switchbacks. Once you reach the top there is a university online observatory to the south and communications equipment to the north. Just past the communications equipment is one of the unique features. The mountain has a hang glider launching ramp where, with the proper conditions, hang gliders have traveled hundreds of miles off this ramp.

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Difficulty

There is a 4WD required warning sign at the base of the mountain and giving heed to that sign is recommended. The climb up the mountain is challenging even with the switchbacks. Some of the turns are very sharp, rocky, and steep. Watch your vehicle's temperatures as this climb will stress many vehicles, especially in the summer months.

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