5/16/2024 Posted On: 5/16/2024 By: Chicago Transplant Info: Bike Recon with a friend who is skiing it this weekend. Gated at the usual spot around 8100' just off US 24. Fairly dry early, not much running water. Can get past the first snow bank then one was a bit wider just above the Cross Creek trailhead. Good stretch of riding after that until a log at mile 3 you have to carry over. Patchy snow around 3.5 and again around 4 where you need to walk your bike through. Was sloppy in the evening with some mud and running water. More consistent snow and frequent bike carry at 4.5 miles, turned around at 5 miles even and about 9700' above sea level. Photo is the road conditions beyond our turnaround spot. About 2 switchbacks short of the Tigiwon Community House. | 1 |
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11/3/2023 Posted On: 11/5/2023 By: daway8 Info: Road is very... interesting right now. I would not consider doing at the moment without 4WD due to how sloppy it is - random mix of snow, ice, mud, etc. Clearance also important to not high center on snow in middle of road. Got 6.1mi in at about 10,100ft when decided to put chains on front tires of the 4Runner (the KO2 tires were doing great but the road gets a little steeper and the snow a little deeper so I put them on preemptively just in case). One other crazy 4Runner made it up here so far. Passing along the road is ok in some spots, impossible in other. Don't try the road unless you're well prepared. Shockingly have 1 bar with Verizon to post. Update: by Sun 3am a lot of traffic had been up there, packing down much of the road. Lower portion melting fast. Crunchy snow/ice at night vs some deep mud in the day | 1 |
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9/30/2023 Posted On: 10/4/2023 By: mtn14 Info: The fall colors are on full display on Tigiwon and Hwy 24 between Leadville & Minturn: highly recommend making the drive during daylight | 1 |
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7/11/2023 Posted On: 7/12/2023 By: bagelbattalion Info: Drove a Honda Odyssey up the road which will tell you clearance is not a factor. Some rocks in a few areas and the curve around the Tigiwon community house is a little beaten, but no issue. A few potholes here and there and some minor washboarding in a couple sections, but otherwise fine. | ||||
7/3/2023 Posted On: 7/3/2023 By: meltedavocado Info: Made it up in my Honda Fit no large ruts or obstacles. Just the usual potholes, rocks, bumps, etc. Clearance is nice but (clearly) not necessary! | ||||
10/2/2022 Posted On: 10/2/2022 By: colin j Info: Campground is closed for season and toilet is locked. Road has some muddy spots but otherwise open and clear. | ||||
9/10/2022 Posted On: 9/19/2022 By: MattDelSur Info: Made it from Minturn to the trailhead in a low-rider Toyota Prius. Drive time was probably 30+ minutes. The road is in good shape. If you're in a truck, suv, etc., you can probably get up there in half the time. The only really bad spot was at the Tigwon Community House. | ||||
8/22/2022 Posted On: 9/5/2022 By: GuiGirard Info: Good road overall for any vehicle, but it is quite narrow with lots of switchbacks. Do not underestimate driving time. I did not find any specific deterioration of the road past the cabin. Plenty of good dispersed campsites all along the road at all elevations. | ||||
7/23/2022 Posted On: 7/25/2022 By: Split_the_FR Info: Road to get to the trailhead is in great shape. I did it with a 2017 outback but I'm sure any 2WD vehicle would be able to make it up. Arrived at 6:15 AM, lot was full but there was plenty of parking on the side of the road. Had to pass some folks on the way back down the road which was not difficult to maneuver. | ||||
7/4/2022 Posted On: 7/4/2022 By: scottieconqueso Info: Road in good shape, just narrow in spots. Trailhead outhouse well stocked with toilet paper and there was still some hand sanitizer available. | ||||
6/27/2022 Posted On: 6/28/2022 By: rudi32 Info: Rough & Narrow 2WD | ||||
6/23/2022 Posted On: 6/23/2022 By: mtngoatwithstyle Info: Road is in pretty good shape and a little bit rocky right before the community house. With careful driving pointy rocks can be avoided. I would expect that with rain coming the road will change and ruts will start showing. | ||||
6/21/2022 Posted On: 6/21/2022 By: jeffh7 Info: I just called the USFS Holy Cross Ranger District office and they informed me that the road is open for the season. I plan on camping there tonight, so I'll update tomorrow evening if there are any issues. | 1 |
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5/26/2022 Posted On: 5/27/2022 By: RWSchaffer Info: Tigiwon Road is still closed to motorized vehicles at winter closure, about 8 miles below the trailhead. There is no snow and minimal mud until the community house, about two miles below the trailhead. Just above the community house, several sections of road are covered by unavoidable snow that is as much as shin deep. Mud increases with increased snow. The road is generally in good condition with minimal wash-out from melting snow and only a few downed trees, so it is no surprise that bike tracks reach the trailhead. Cyclists will have to carry their rides for a total of a few hundred feet through the deepest snow. | ||||
12/7/2021 Posted On: 12/7/2021 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: Road is closed for the winter |
