1/25/2022 Posted On: 1/26/2022 By: Jstodda Info: Approach to 2WD trailhead was ok. Easy approach but icy the following day due to snowstorm. 4WD trail pretty deep with the snow on the 26th. | ||||
1/9/2022 Posted On: 1/9/2022 By: 14ercooper Info: While there's technically no gate or anything blocking the road, it's buried in enough snow that you're probably not getting any vehicle up there (and the one person who seems to have tried only made it like 50 yards, if even). | ||||
10/8/2021 Posted On: 10/9/2021 By: summit21 Info: Was able to get within .30 miles of upper 4WD TH (my buddy's RAV4 TRD Pro). Creek has about 3-4 inches of water and probably could have made it all the way but he didn't want to push it. Just a couple of rough spots otherwise no issues. | ||||
7/11/2021 Posted On: 7/11/2021 By: serveJesusChrist Info: The river crossing is about 5 inches deep. I made it without any problems in a 2WD Chevy Suburban. | ||||
7/3/2021 Posted On: 7/3/2021 By: codyli34 Info: 4WD trailhead was accessed with no problems in a 2014 Nissan Rogue AWD. Road shouldn't be an issue for most vehicles with a decent amount of clearance. Stream crossing was not an issue. Lot was full around 6am, though several vehicles managed to park in less than ideal places around the trailhead. | ||||
6/25/2021 Posted On: 6/26/2021 By: OilyOrca Info: Access to 4WD drive trailhead was manageable, single creek crossing was comfortable in a light SUV. | 1 |
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6/20/2021 Posted On: 6/20/2021 By: aldsw Info: No problem getting my Subaru Outback up / down the 4wd road to the South Elbert trailhead but word of warning that the lot is extremely small. We drive up Saturday afternoon and all camp spots were taken by 6pm. There were still la couple parking spots left but the lot was completely full by 6am on Sunday. | ||||
6/18/2021 Posted On: 6/18/2021 By: kimbuk2 Info: Clear 4x4 road all the way to the trailhead. One creek crossing, unsure of clearance needed for it but a few Subarus were parked at the top. I got there in a non-lifted Land Cruiser with KO2 tires. FYI the placard at the TH states the trail is 3.85 miles each way, but it's more like 5.50 miles (aka 14ers beta is accurate) | ||||
6/12/2021 Posted On: 6/14/2021 By: swilson753 Info: As others have said, this is doable by most cars with decent clearance. Got my 2WD Hyundai Tucson (6.7") with worn all-season tires to the TH with no scraping. Creek was 4-6" deep on 6/11 in the evening. | ||||
5/6/2021 Posted On: 5/20/2021 By: Pedro F Info: As gregpeak notes, road is totally clear of snow to the 4WD TH. Road is in pretty good condition, only a handful of mildly rowdy spots, otherwise smooth with no washboarding. Creek crossing almost a non-event at ~15' width and less than 6" depth. Any vehicle with AWD and Subaru-caliber clearance should have no problem making it; indeed, there were two Subies at the TH the day I was there. For comparison, I found this easier than the 4WD portion of the N. Halfmoon Creek TH road. | 5 |
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4/30/2021 Posted On: 4/30/2021 By: gregpeak Info: The road is clear all the way to the 4wd trailhead. | ||||
4/10/2021 Posted On: 4/30/2021 By: heathcliff Info: On April 10, the road was dry about halfway up, 0.9 miles in - thats where we parked. Then hit intermediate snow that turned to slush/mud in the afternoon. Upper TH and last 0.2 mile was completely snow covered. A little clearance needed, but overall an easy 4wd road relative to other 14ers, any full SUV or truck should be fine once its dry. | ||||
1/31/2021 Posted On: 2/1/2021 By: Aphelion Info: 4WD and good tires will get you to within ~0.4 miles of the upper trailhead without difficulty, but don't bother trying to get much past the water crossing. The next slope beyond it will almost certainly require chains, and is blocked by a fallen tree at the top. | ||||
6/7/2020 Posted On: 6/8/2020 By: EJDenver Info: Took the 4WD road to the East Mt.Elbert trailhead from the twin lakes area. (the sign at this trailhead says S.Mount Elbert trail but it's called the East Route on this website/the map) Road is clear of snow, a bit rocky in places (standard). There was a fallen tree branch sticking a small bit into the road but can easily be maneuvered around. There is one spot about 3/4 of the way to the 4WD trailhead that is fairly rocky/runout right before a stream crosses the road. Water is roughly 6" deep, running quickly but we did it in a Tacoma no problem and saw Subaru foresters at the trailhead as well. These areas may take some maneuvering but if you're careful clearance should not be an issue. Just make sure your water bottles are closed, its a bit of a bumpy ride. Plenty of dispersed camping along the way. | ||||
5/13/2020 Posted On: 5/13/2020 By: jmanner Info: Dry all the way to the upper trailhead. Its definitely required awd, but the road isnt too rough. |
