6/27/2020 Posted On: 6/29/2020 By: hogantheepic Info: This trailhead is totally open and accessible to pretty much any 2wd regular clearance car. | ||||
5/26/2020 Posted On: 5/26/2020 By: Posthole Pete Info: Trailhead is bone dry. Summer conditions up till about 10,500. Log jam is in great shape. Looked like there were 3 or 4 spots to camp by snowmass lake but we opted for a dryer, lower campsite right off the first switchback after the log jam. | ||||
5/15/2018 Posted On: 5/15/2018 By: Thevirtualsherpa Info: TH is 100% snow free and accessible with any vehicle. | ||||
5/27/2017 Posted On: 5/29/2017 By: globreal Info: The TH is totally clear and easily accessible. The snow level is right at 10,000'. You'll want snow shoes or skis above the log jam/switch backs above the ponds if going up to Snowmass Lake. There is still 3-5' of snow at the lake. | ||||
8/21/2016 Posted On: 8/22/2016 By: gabsimonelouise Info: Some large puddles but easily manageable for 2WD. Be sure you drive all the way to the end of the road as it mentions in the trailhead directions (there's a large parking lot, an entrance to a ranch, and the TH you want for Snowmass Lake). There is a different TH about a quarter-mile from that parking lot, and we almost got off on the wrong foot there. | 2 |
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5/17/2016 Posted On: 5/20/2016 By: trsippel Info: Clear all the way to the trailhead from both directions. | ||||
5/11/2016 Posted On: 5/13/2016 By: TakeMeToYourSummit Info: We approached the TH from Divide Road (Snowmass Village), the upper section of Divide is a little muddy & snow free. The lower section (from Old Snowmass) is almost certainly snow free due to the lower elevation & higher volume of traffic. A few snow patches were encountered AFTER the T (near the Snowmass Creek Bridge) in the road. My 4Runner did just fine to clear these - the melting is happening fast low, they should be entirely gone any day now. I have a little beta on the start of the trail: We hiked the first 2 miles of the trail (recon on the stream crossing to the West Snowmass Creek drainage). Patchy snow & a couple of downed trees up to that point. I would guess flotation would be needed for quite some time if your goal is Snowmass Lake or higher. Stay safe & have fun! pic1 - A good idea of the snow levels on the start of the trail. pic2 - James (for size comparison) next to the first notable downed tree. (shortly after you pass the rock in pic1) pic3 - Snow levels as you approach gate 2. pic4 - Looking back at another downed tree. (Just a bit after gate 2) | 2 |
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12/29/2015 Posted On: 1/2/2016 By: Yikes Info: Parking at the bridge (for about 5-10 cars), . Road was snowpacked, but very easy to drive (much easier, wider and less steep than Capitol Creek). I would guess the road would be quickly plowed after a snow storm due to all of the mansions along the road. My GPS read 2/3 mile to the summer trailhead. | ||||
7/12/2014 Posted On: 7/13/2014 By: mspalding Info: This is an easy drive even in the lowest clearance 2wd. But keep your directions as it is easy to take the wrong turn on the way back; especially in the dark. | 1 |
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6/10/2014 Posted On: 6/10/2014 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: Open and dry. | 3 |
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5/19/2012 Posted On: 5/25/2012 By: _NW_ Info: All clear the whole way to the trail head. | ||||
1/2/2012 Posted On: 1/6/2012 By: Dancesatmoonrise Info: Snowpacked but driveable to the summer TH. | ||||
5/28/2011 Posted On: 5/31/2011 By: Carl Info: Trailhead is easily accessible. Was able to make it in a very low clearance sedan by going slow the last 1/4 mile. This trailhead is also accessible from the Snowmass ski area but the road is slightly rougher. | ||||
8/16/2010 Posted On: 8/16/2010 By: hike_4ever Info: Limited parking space at weekend, had to park alone the road to TH. | ||||
5/30/2010 Posted On: 5/31/2010 By: sevenvii Info: Trailhead is completely clear and void of snow. |
