Hermit Pass

Hermit Pass

Hermit Pass
Hermit Pass

Distance

8.7 mi

Technical Rating

4 Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is a long, slow ascent full of switchbacks and beautiful views once you get above the timberline. The Middle Taylor Creek Campground is a great place to camp, and there are some fantastic fishing lakes in the area. Hike to a waterfall from the campground, and bring your camera. ATVs and dirtbikes will have fun playing on the Rainbow Multiuse Trail System.

Weather

Status Reports

Mike (heavy D) Deboer
Nov 15, 2024
2021 Polaris RZR XP Turbo
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Tried to go up Hermit pass today, got into 6-8” snow from the start, made it to about 1.3 miles and it was about 20-24” and we were turtling in the snow and sliding off the road. Dug and throttled out knowing it was only gonna get deeper and steeper as continue…. Wait till spring or buy some snow tracks.
Brannon Stone
Oct 12, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Beautiful ride , had to bundle up at the top . Starting to get chilly up there. Caught some fish at hermit lake . Great day and view at 13000
Mike (heavy D) Deboer
Sep 24, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Took about an hour to reach the summit. Rocky the last half of the way. Aw red one views and fun. Colors are starting to peak! Sunny, warm and clear!
Charles Mcdaniel
Aug 17, 2024
SxS
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
very rough lots of medium size boulders

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