Weston Pass

Tons of potholes and washout at the base from all the rain and snowmelt, pretty much requires high clearance right from the get-go. Plowed to the top, muddy and rutty but easy 4wd road. 3 feet of snow past the summit on the unmaintained (west) side, expect a couple more weeks to be passable at least. A brave 2-door on 35s was hip deep in ice and in the midst of recovery at the time, the trail was determined to not yet be broken.

One of my new favorite trails for easy level. Some snow pack in shade and north side. Took our wilderness OB and had no issues. Went from Leadville to Fairplay. I didn't check the harder section out, but plan to with the Tacoma.

Fall colors are starting as of 9/16/22. Definitely a worthwhile drive and easy in a 4Runner, the west side was a little more worn than the east. Still some camp sites available.

Fall colors are starting as of 9/16/22. Definitely a worthwhile drive and easy in a 4Runner, the west side was a little more worn than the east. Still some camp sites available.

Easy and scenic drive that gets progressively rougher (potholes/small rocks) as you head east. Camped on the east side and slept to the sounds of the creek down the hill. Colors were changing in sparse sections. Fall is here!

I drove Weston Pass on Sunday, 8-21-2022. A few of us had camped near Leadville, and took Weston Pass back to US 285 via County Road 22. (US 285 is closed 100-yards north of CR 22, where the bridge over South Fork South Platte River is being rebuilt). Weston Pass is in good condition, relatively, but be aware of potential erosion and cautious of water puddles due to rain.

Makes a decent loop with Mosquito pass. Highly recommend adding the short side road if you want a little more interesting wheeling experience. Great views on the main route just don't expect anything technical.

Have done this trail a few times over the last few years! Very Scenic , Easy and relaxing. This year I saw 3 Elk about a half mile away early in the morning which was cool. Only negative for me is tere always seems to be someone in a truck in a hurry and when they finally get around they take of 30 mph throwing up Rocks and dust for miles. Maybe it only happens when I do this route in early August.

Petty easy trail. Scenic and accessible by any high clearance vehicle.

This a very beautiful drive through the mountains. Plenty of camping, though most spots are pretty close to the trail. This trail is no secret. Lots of traffic, especially considering this was a Monday. Still worth it if you're in the area.

Ran East to West. Road is in decent condition. Lots of dispersed campers on the west side, watch for kids and dogs.

I drove Weston Pass from Leadville to Alma (west to east) on Saturday, July 9th. The road is mostly dry and in good condition; be very cautious (drive slowly) on the blind curves because the vegetation blocks your vision. The parking area on the east side at Rich Creek Trailhead (hiking trail) was packed with a dozen or more cars and SUVs. Be cautious in this area for children and pets potentially in the road.

Great drive and a very nice alternative to the highway miles. A few spots where it has been chewed up or rutted but nothing to be concerned about in a 4x4 or a vehicle with decent clearance.

This is one of our scenic ways home when camping near Leadville, but it's not really anything to seek out unless you want to be in the back country. It's a fun trail with some offshoots that look fun, and the summit has good hikes for views. We enjoy this drive and we were able to take our 11mo old up the trial west to east during her nap (but she is used to the bumps on the trail). I didn't air down and I should since that would really help. It's a good way to take the "long way home."

Great trail! We had a good mix of fall and winter conditions all in the same day. So many camping and hiking opportunities along most of the entire trail. Lots of scenic views and places to see the leaves changing colors. Road is in good condition with some pretty decent potholes. water pooled in the large potholes makes them a bit harder to tell how deep they are. We tend to take most trails a bit slower in our Jeeps, and pulled over for several tailgaters that whizzed right by. Overall, pretty easy trail.

I drove west to east over Weston Pass to return from Leadville after driving Mosquito Pass. Weston Pass is an easy drive. The road is in good condition--not too rutted, not a lot of washboard. One must be cautious on the west side of the pass because the road is narrower with several curves, the trees are more dense, and camping on this side seems more popular (more traffic). Overall, a good drive with great scenery. The 4Runner is a fellow who is visiting Colorado from out east. He joined us on Mosquito Pass and chose to return to Fairplay via Weston Pass.

Fun. Great summit. I even see Subarus all over anyone can enjoy the trail

Easy trail, very neat for a quick pass over the mountains. Great views on the west side. We stopped for lunch at one of the campsites, the bugs were out in full force so be prepared for that. Not a lot of traffic. Aired down just to make the ride more comfortable, but definitely didn't need too. On the east side of the pass there are quite a few sections with large potholes which are unavoidable. They're not much of an obstacle but might send you bouncing if you don't see them. Great trail for a beginner or even a stock vehicle looking for a different experience.

Open all the way through. Easiest trail around. Seems like a car could make it.

Easy. Beautiful views, alpine scenery, and some old cabin remnants near the top. Perfect for first timers. I really enjoyed this trail but took it on our trip back home from other trails, wouldn't necessarily do this trail just by itself.

Nice drive with great scenery. Road was totally clear and easily done in just about any vehicle with a little clearance.

I started up in South Park by taking a turn off Hiway 9 near Garo, halfway between Hartsel & Fairplay,, and headed west on Park Road 24, crossed 285, and headed up. Lots of history in this little if you stop & look. A few people parked mostly to go up Buffalo Peaks, I'm guessing, and the only steep section was above timberline near the top of the pass. No sudden drop offs, no large rocks or rock crawling necessary. I parked at the top & visited the hut (closed) and cabin beyond it. I contemplated hiking to the north, up a double track trail, blocked by the forest Service to vehicles, but the clouds moved in, and it started snowing, so I abandoned the idea of going further west down towards Leadville. The snow got heavier, turned into rain as I descended, and by the time I go back to 285 it was dry

I started from the eat side after a pleasant drive thru South Park starting in Garo on Park County road 24, halfway between Hartsel & Fairplay . With potential thunderstorms looming, I headed up in a Jeep Wrangler, past some interesting historical spots. Plenty of people parked, possibly to go up Buffalo Peaks to the south. The last section above timberline to the summit was the only steep part requiring 4-WD low. I parked, and visited the hut and the cabin just past it. I contemplated hiking up the road to the north—seen as a double track nearly straight up, which the Forest Service had blocked to vehicles—but then the clouds rolled in and the temperature dropped significantly, and it started snowing, so rather than go on towards the Arkansas Valley & Leadville, I turned around. The snow got heavier, but turned to rain, and by the time I go on the road to Fairplay it was dry. A pleasant sojourn, and well-recommended for novice drivers ; no steep drop offs nor gnarly rocks.

Super easy trail. I did it in a stock Z71 fully stock. I see a station wagon going over the pass.

Pretty easy dirt road in my stock 4Runner SR5. I passed by a guy in a Rav4 who didn't seem to be having a bad time. The camping spots are plentiful, but a lot of them are right next to the road or don't offer that much that is interesting. Some of them offer nice access to the streams that flow on either side of the pass. I camped at Waypoint 9, which is a nice spot down by the stream. It's pretty expansive and you could fit a large group there. I arrived just before dark on a fall Saturday and most of the spots were empty. Fall colors were past their prime in early October but still nice. If you hit the peak of fall colors it would probably be pretty great, but other than that views are somewhat underwhelming.

Great drive, went from western side (Leadville) to eastern side. The western side of the pass is much nicer. Both sides have rocky sections on hills.

Ran the trail from FairPlay side to twin lakes , pretty easy did it with my stock 2016 Nissan Frontier with no issues. lots of dispersed camp sites all along the trail

We drove this trail from Leadville to Fairplay after completing Mosquito Pass. This is a fairly easy trail, but there are some bumpy spots and decent potholes and ruts that pop up (mainly on the Leadville side). I'm sure a 2wd crossover would be fine on the trail (saw a Ford Escape and Toyota Venza), but I wouldn't recommend a car with low clearance. Please drive slowly approaching blind corners. Had a mild scare on the Leadville side because a vehicle was cruising the opposite direction toward a blind corner I was approaching. Overall the trail is wide with plenty of room for passing, but there are a few, narrower sections.

I really enjoyed this trail. It is very wide making passing oncoming traffic easy. It has very good open views. It may be easy which deters some people, but I enjoyed it. Not to mention the plethora of good camp spots.