Trail Ridge Road
Total Miles
10.9
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Trail Ridge Road is an easy, windy, single-width Forest Service gravel and dirt road that takes you up and around the Baker Lake area. It is a mostly well-maintained dirt road with minimal potholes, a few small water run-offs, and gorgeous views. You do need to cross the dam to get to this section of the trail. In the summertime, this can be a popular trail as it is easily accessible. There are multiple pull-offs available for dispersed camping including but not limited to a few with absolutely amazing views of Mount Baker that are so close you could almost reach out and grab it.
Photos of Trail Ridge Road
Difficulty
This trail has a 2 rating because while 90% of it is very easily traversed, there are a few tricky spots (small but intense inclines) to get to some of the camping areas. This trail is also unmaintained in the winter, giving it a harder rating due to the sheer amount of snow it accumulates.
Status Reports
Trail Ridge Road can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Trail Ridge Road Map
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