Hancock Pass

Hancock Pass

Hancock Pass
Hancock Pass

Distance

16.8 mi

Technical Rating

5 Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This trail connects St. Elmo to Pitkin via the 12,140-foot Hancock Pass. After taking in the views, descend to Brittle Silver Basin, on through to Pitkin, and the

Weather

46° Feels like 42°
32°
36°
7:15 AM
6:23 PM
13 mph
South
0.01 in
Rain
29.78 inHg
Rising
Friday
32° / 36°
Friday
58° / 36°
Saturday
52° / 35°
Sunday
51° / 27°
Monday
52° / 27°
Tuesday
55° / 29°

Status Reports

Kristian Brown
Sep 04, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Open from the east end to Tomichi Pass
Toney Sanders
Sep 01, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Trail is open, alpine tunnel road is closed due to construction. The bypass to get to Pitkin would be over Tomichi pass until the forest service opens the Alpine Tunnel road
John Grissett
Aug 28, 2024
2019 Jeep Wrangler
Temporarily Closed
Trail Restoration
Alpine tunnel rd and lower half of Hancock pass is closed until end of season due to risk of rock slides caused by road repairs
Christine Hammack
Aug 26, 2024
2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS
Open

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