Pearl Pass

5/5 (52 reviews)
Located just south of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Pearl Pass is a high alpine off-road trail between Aspen and Crested Butte.  The trail has a variety of different terrain, from grassy hillsides and water crossings to coarse rock fields and towering mountains.  This extremely rug... Read More
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Highlights of Pearl Pass

Altitude Category Icon Altitude
Camping Category Icon Camping
Forest Category Icon Forest
Overland Category Icon Overland
Rock Category Icon Rock
Highest Elevation
12708 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/27 - 11/22
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
15, 102, 738
Nearest Town
Aspen
Nearest Services
Aspen
Management Agency
White River National Forest, Gunnison National Forest
District
Aspen Ranger District, Gunnison Ranger District

Overview

Located just south of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Pearl Pass is a high alpine off-road trail between Aspen and Crested Butte.  The trail has a variety of different terrain, from grassy hillsides and water crossings to coarse rock fields and towering mountains.  This extremely rugged mountain pass will amaze you while traveling in some of the most remote terrain in the state, taking in incredible views as you cross the Continental Divide at 12,705 feet.  Snow can linger very late into the summer, and some years this pass doesn't fully open due to snow blockage.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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28 Waypoints
86 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
52 Community Reviews
1 Video
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