Saxon Mountain
Distance
6.8 mi
Technical Rating
Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
Get a great view of Georgetown below from this impressive trail. You can also see Mt. Evans on a clear day. Georgetown is a fun place to visit. Be aware that there is limited parking at the trailhead. This trail is open year-round, but avoid it if snow is present or after rain.
Weather
Status Reports
Brent Lamborn
Aug 15, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Trail was dry. Lots of switchbacks. One hairy spot wi5a big boulder against the mountain forcing you to drive nearly on the very edge of a steep shelf road. Can take Cascade Creek back down to avoid the shelf road going back down.
Steven W
Jul 14, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Fun trail, came over from cascade creek and decided to go down this trail to Georgetown for lunch. Only one exposed section close to the top that will make your heart beat.
Chandler Strong
Jun 16, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Rocky, narrow in some spots but my 4DR Bronco fit thru all areas without risking damage just had to take it slow and be aware. Most of the switchbacks have larger rocks to pay attention to. I backed out and turned around just over 4 miles in at the spot in the community photo with the dog driving the Wrangler. There was a pretty good size 24" roll up a slick rock, loose on the left side with a sheer cliff aside you followed by a hanging rock requiring a quick left. If I had a smaller vehicle or SxS I'd have definitely given it a go, but I value my life and my truck too much. The only other person I ran into said there was nothing more difficult beyond that point. Maybe next time with lower air in the tires, but just stopped in on this trail on the way home from A Basin.
Dan Blew
Jun 13, 2024
2024 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dusty
Always a fun trail. Pretty straight forward, lots of switchbacks, rocks, there is one spot that it’s a little tight with a boulder hanging onto trail. Some really nice views.
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa