Cordova Pass Trailhead

Posted On: 5/17/2026 By: denvermikey
Info: 100% dry to pass. Any vehicle can access. Don't forget $10 cash for day-use pass.

Posted On: 3/16/2026 By: johnhobbitlow
Info: Had to park 2 miles west of Cordova pass and hike in. Icy for 1st mile with some people driving a little ways in. The last mile had only foot tracks as snow was still 3-7 inches deep along the road.

Posted On: 6/14/2025 By: bigfoot1
Info: I would argue this should be rated rough 2wd. Road is mostly easy 2wd but there are some rocky and rutted sections where you need to pick a good line and take it slow if you have low clearance. Made it mostly uneventfully in a golf gti but it took quite a bit longer than anticipated. I think my BMW would have scraped bottom a couple of times regardless of line picked, but most normal sedans can make it here. I think we averaged ~10 mph

Posted On: 5/31/2025 By: dwoodward13
Info: Easy drive in a Camry. Couple rocky/washboard/rutted spots but nothing out of the ordinary. Arrived at 7pm on Friday and was the only one at the campground until late (3 total spots, $15 per night). Bathroom very clean and well stocked

Posted On: 5/3/2025 By: Dan_Suitor
Info: Made it to the TH with no problems in my truck. Any vehicle with good tires could make it. Picture shows as bad as it gets.

Posted On: 4/20/2025 By: 14er101
Info: 2wd accessible until 2.5 miles from the pass. At this point, large snowdrifts begin to block the road. A few more days of sun and it will probably be open alot further.

Posted On: 6/1/2024 By: MidsizeAl
Info: There is a posted day use fee of $10, and a $14 fee for a campsite: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12722

Posted On: 6/1/2024 By: MaryinColorado
Info: Dry all the way to the trailhead and not in too bad of shape at all

Posted On: 5/4/2024 By: 14er101
Info: Easily accessible from Chuchara pass to the Schafer trail. Roughly 1.5 miles from Cordova pass. Beyond there, a mix of dry and deep drifts. Likely won't be long until it is all clear.

Posted On: 12/3/2023 By: sarahmariekirk
Info: Cordova Pass is still open as of now, and there is a gate present that will likely be closed soon, but the road was pretty sketchy with deep drifts of snow in certain areas due to the wind and completely covered with slick snow throughout the entire drive to the TH. I would be wary about driving this in the future, especially with incoming snow.

We actually got stuck on the way out thanks to the local who was able to tow us out and showed us an alternate road back to the highway! This same local did confirm that they will lock and close the gate to Cordova Pass at a certain point, unlike what 14ers.com indicates.

The bathroom is still unlocked, and there is still no toilet paper.

Posted On: 11/17/2023 By: SionaRW35
Info: very little/insignificant snow on the road in patches. Other than that, it is dry and doable in any car. The bathroom is open and unlocked but no toilet paper.

Posted On: 6/12/2023 By: kashley0807
Info: Snow free and easily reachable in any car. Cars with low clearance will have to take it slow over the few deep potholes and ruts, but they aren't bad and there aren't many. TP at TH bathroom.

Posted On: 5/29/2023 By: aesthyrian
Info: Road has some good ruts from people driving through mud which can be difficult to avoid and maneuver in a low clearance 2WD vehicle. Not currently a class 1 road until they do some maintenance. Fee is $10. Bathroom has no TP.

Posted On: 5/7/2022 By: Eli Watson
Info: No issues driving the dirt road to the TH in my 2WD sedan from the paved Pass on CO 12. I think some fine gentlemen were clearing the road of downed limbs while I was driving up.

Posted On: 11/22/2021 By: Brian Thomas
Info: There was a half inch of fresh snow on the Cordova Pass Road yesterday driving up from CO Route 12. The restroom is locked and there are no fee envelopes available (it was $7 per vehicle day use when I was last up there in August).