Stony Pass, Kite Lake

Stony Pass, Kite Lake

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Stony Pass, Kite Lake
Stony Pass, Kite Lake
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Distance

18.0 mi

Technical Rating

5 Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This area has a ton of mining history and includes stations along the route that explain the main points. Buffalo Boy Tram House and Kite Lake are the main features here. If you have time, take a tour of the Old Hundred Gold Mine. The road is open year round, but closures can occur during spring when it tends to get muddy.

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Status Reports

Robaire Pullicar Jr
Jun 20, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Still some deep snow and ice just before making the summit.
Bobbie Suarez
Jun 04, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Obstructed
Deep Snow
From Rio Grande Reservoir to Kite Lake turn off the trail is clear and in good shape. One deep puddle to be aware of after the USFS sign saying the puddles are not too deep (water splashed over hood of Badlands Bronco). Past Kite Lake turn off trail is clear with a few snow spots till 11,400ish where we encountered a large snow bank with soft sides amd solid mid section. Turned around and didn't complete pass in total. Encountered overnight storm while camping on Rio Grande, not a big deal just tons of wind, night temps was upper 30s with day highs of 70s.
Chris Willmott
Nov 21, 2023
SxS
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Other
Barry Raven
Aug 03, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal

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