Johnny Park Road

Total Miles
4.9

Technical Rating

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Most of this trail will follow a high ridge with amazing views. Start on the east end for the best camping and easy access to the trail. Unlicensed vehicles are permitted, and this is a popular spot for them as well. There are some good challenging spots to the north towards the end of the trail. If you start on the west end, you can also get to Peirson Park Road. Open June 15 to November 30.

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Difficulty

Difficult. This rating applies to just a few steep, rocky sections on the east end that are borderline difficult. Aggressive stock SUVs with high ground clearance and an experienced driver should be able to manage this section with careful tire placement. If you are not sure, we recommend you start on the west end, where a lower clearance SUV can reach the scenic camp spots before the steep downhill.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Started on Button Rock rd which gave an extra section or two of fun rocks before “starting” the trail. In this direction the first half was the most challenging but made it fine with 37s and no lockers. The first is fine and kicked up a lot of dust but a fun trail. Could have made it more difficult if I wanted to with other lines.

Solid 4, most obstacles can be passed, but the hard lines are definitely more fun! Great mix of obstacles and chill dirt roads. Road work being done on the west side but not blocked

Ryan Thibedeau

Oct 05, 2024

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Open

Dusty

Ran it for the first time today west to east coming off Pierson Park. West half is very simple maybe a 2. East half is more technical with larger rocks embedded so you need to be a bit selective with lines. Optional bypasses if needed. Did it in a FJ on 31.5s with small lift. Rocky and bumpy on the east half. Starting in the east side would be more fun selecting lines for the climb. Nothing super challenging coming down from the west side though. You’ll want a small lift and probably lockers if coming up from the east side based on the experience from dropping in the east half. Fun trail, we only saw a group of 4 immediately when we started the west side.

Access Description

East-end start: Take Highway 36 northwest from Lyons or southeast from Estes Park. Turn west on C.R. 47 about 0.2 mile north of mile marker 11. After 3 miles, bear left when pavement ends. Head uphill through gate. West-end start: Follow directions for Pierson Park Road, Trail #21, but continue another 1.6 miles on C.R. 82E to F.S. 118 on right. Several good camp spots along first part of trail.

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