Hancock Pass
Distance
16.8 mi
Technical Rating
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
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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Nearby Trails
NF 520 - Rio Grande Reservoir & Headwaters
Total Miles
24.6
Tech Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
