Pole Hill

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4.8/5 (63 reviews)
Estes Park, Colorado (Larimer County)
Last Updated: 12/01/2023

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Pole Hill is situated in Roosevelt National Forest just east of Estes Park. For how close it is to civilization, it sure does offer a ton of fun, moderate obstacles, and absolutely stunning views of Longs Peak as well as Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you are new to offroading looking to advance your skills and challenge your rig, or a seasoned veteran looking for a close day trip to go play out on the rocks, Pole Hill is one of those trails that doesn’t disappoint. With the ability to mix in the Panorama Peak loop to the South and Solitude Creek loop to the North, you can have a full day of exploration. In the early summer, you will be greeted with meadows of wildflowers, and in the fall, the vast stretches of Aspen trees will offer a golden shimmer in the sun. This is truly a gem in the area that shouldn’t be missed!

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4.8/5 (63)
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 12/01/2023

Closed for the season.
Open
Visited: 11/26/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Ran this trail today in a 23 Silverado Bison. Trail is completely covered in snow and some icy spots. My buddy couldn't make it up the first rock part in his JL wrangler. He doesn't have lockers and his 35" discoveries couldn't get any traction. We ended up parking his jeep at the entrance and ran the trail in the Silverado. I aired down to 20 psi and used the lockers on the hardest parts. We ran both spurs off of Pole hill. We only ran into 2 SxS's and there were 5 families cutting down Christmas trees on the first part of Pole hill. There was no tour truck today lol. There is a post at the entrance that says the Trail will be closed for the season on December 1st.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 11/04/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Trail fully open with just a little snow and ice on north facing slopes, Nothing bad as of today. Always a fun trail and close to home for a quick few hrs out.
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Visited: 09/18/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Just did this trail on Saturday and it was open. They do have some equipment on the trail and have been grading as they are installing new utility poles.
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Temporary Closure
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/12/2023

Utility line work is being done in the area. Closed temporarily while the work is being done.

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