Mount Herman Road

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4.1/5 (102 reviews)
Monument, Colorado (El Paso County)
Last Updated: 07/16/2023

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Mount Herman Road provides direct access to Rampart Range Road from the I-25 corridor. It climbs through the forest amid enormous boulders and precipitous hillsides. There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak as well as the valley below. Spend some time at one of the numerous view areas, or hike among the curious rock formations.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Mt Herman Road is a quick access road to the Rampart Range. It can be driven in either direction and is suitable for stock 4x4 vehicles. In fact, you will see an equal number of passenger cars as Jeeps/trucks/SUVs. It is generally maintained but does experience ruts and wash-outs during the year. From the trailhead, Mt. Herman Road climbs steadily for approximately 11 miles. The road is narrow at some points and contains numerous blind curves, so use caution when rounding a corner. In most places, the road is sufficiently wide to allow opposing traffic to pass.

Trail Reviews

4.1/5 (102)
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Visited: 09/27/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

The Pike’s Peak Ranger district successfully completed their 201 acre burn in the Ensign Gulch area and now plans to burn an addition 1,500 acres starting this morning at 8 am.
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Visited: 09/25/2023
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The forest service is conducting a prescribed burn in the area of Ensign Gulch. Depending on weather they may burn between 110-450 acres. The trails in the area may be closed during the burn.
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Visited: 09/22/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

The rut at the monument gate has been filled in. At about mile market 6.5 there is a significant wash out along the shelf portion of the road that could be dangerous if you’re too close to the edge. There is enough room for one vehicle to navigate around it. The other wash outs and ruts between waypoints 2 and 3 have gotten worse from the wear and tear from vehicle traffic.
Trail Review: Mount Herman Road - Tyler Genevish
Trail Review: Mount Herman Road - Tyler Genevish
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/24/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Took this from Rampart Range Road to get back to the Springs via Monument. Easy, great views along the way. The balanced rock feature was neat. Busy, with some mostly blind and narrow points (mostly on the downhill from waypoint 3). Some people were driving a little too fast, so be careful.
Trail Review: Mount Herman Road - Paul Williams
Trail Review: Mount Herman Road - Paul Williams
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/23/2023
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The washboarding between waypoints 1 and 2 has drastically improved. Between waypoints 2 and 3 is definitely the roughest area of the trail. Hopefully with the raining season behind us the trail won’t change anymore this year.

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