Taylor Pass

Taylor Pass

Taylor Pass
Taylor Pass

Distance

14.9 mi

Technical Rating

7 Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

If you're heading to Taylor Park Reservoir from Aspen, this is the shortest route with beautiful views at Taylor Pass. Several other trails connect up with this trail. Unlicensed vehicles can ride in reverse, from the Taylor Park side, but must stop at the pass. Beautiful campsites available at Taylor Lake and Taylor River Road.

Weather

Status Reports

Andrew Cassel
Oct 27, 2024
SxS
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Came from Taylor side. Ran a Rubicon and SbS. Some snow and ice, but still passable at least to the pass.
Gary Hartling
Oct 12, 2024
SxS
Open
this trail is no longer open to ohv or atv . only highway licensed. wasted a lot of time getting here. there is no campground, as the ap would lead us to believe.
Aaron T
Oct 07, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Rough/Deteriorated
We came up from the Aspen side down to the lake and back. We did the trip in a silverado zr2 on 34s with front and rear lockers and full skid plates. You will get pinstripes if you are in a full sized truck or SUV. Shelf road up and down the express creek road was tight but doable with the help from 360 camera's. Beautiful views of the lake well worth the effort.
David Hodgson
Sep 21, 2024
Open
Normal
Excellent fall colors and magnificent views. Trail conditions were great. Only saw like 4 other Jeeps on trail. Lots of fun.

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