10/7/2024 Posted On: 10/7/2024 By: ajtrezco Info: Crux is completely gone. Road was regraded over the course of 3 days last week; though the dirt is much looser than it used to be and thus ruts are being made pretty quickly. I imagine that as time goes on, it'll pack down and settle though. It's currently doable with decent clearance (maybe 5-6+ in ?) and momentum; no technical driving required, though the clearance is necessary to avoid high centering as the ruts are being created. | 1 |
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9/30/2024 Posted On: 9/30/2024 By: TakeMeToYourSummit Info: Received this information today - thought it would be good for some to know: "This is a notification from PitkinAlert: PitkinAlert Traffic: From 09/30-10/03 Capitol Creek Road will be closed to traffic at mm 8 (8000). Closure will be daily from 6 am till 4 pm. 09-30-2024 13:43:47 D12 Mile Marker Map https://pitkin911.maps.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/546d1ea3081c48d19bb5327eb0b2f3fd/data Mile Marker Table https://pitkin911.maps.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/1cbf6cdb881d424cb92d006edfbf74f2/data " | ||||
9/30/2024 Posted On: 9/30/2024 By: ryans Info: No problem getting over the crux in a Lincoln MKC (AWD) (never bottomed out). The dirt is loose but as long as you don't lose momentum, it should not be an issue. No problem on the way down as well. If it wasn't for the crux, I don't believe the road would be classified as a 4wd road. Many Subarus and other AWD vehicles at the trailhead. | ||||
9/21/2024 Posted On: 9/21/2024 By: hanada Info: Here to repeat what others have said about the crux just before the trailhead. Someone has put a log and a couple good rocks in it which helps and it doest require major clearance to get over. The problem is that it's at the top of a steep section with lose dirt, so getting the traction needed to get over it is difficult. I made it over in xterra after a few tries, but really had to gun it to make it happen. I had no issues getting down this section, just had to pick the correct line. Besides that there's nothing challenging on this road if you decent clearance on your vehicle. | 2 |
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9/7/2024 Posted On: 9/7/2024 By: sehessler92 Info: Saw Subarus, trucks, jeeps, 4Runners and even an older ford focus at the trailhead. Not sure how the ford made it up as there is definitely a rougher spot about 0.2 miles before the upper TH that an adventure van bottomed out on and had trouble getting out of. Theres a couple pull out spots before the crux of the road but they are definitely for not as wide vehicles | ||||
8/13/2024 Posted On: 8/13/2024 By: seannunn Info: +1 to Swerner as of the end of July. The hump he mentions is real; I am not sure I could imagine getting up and over it without some decent clearance and engine power. I was in a Ford Explorer with 4WD and it took me three tries to get over it (then again I am very conservative with my vehicle). The dirt is hard to get traction on when it is very dry (as it was for us). It is was really wet I could really see it being a problem. | ||||
7/3/2024 Posted On: 7/8/2024 By: Swerner Info: Made it up and down with no scrapes in a 2wd Toyota Corolla (with a 1.5" lift for 7"ish clearance, stock all-season tires). Definitely required some skill and careful line selection, and I wouldn't do it in a sedan I was worried about getting scraped up. Spun a bit towards the top of the crux but made it over (crux being a deep rut up a steep hill that ends in a hump). Probably 4wd if you're not used to bad roads, but if you're going up to the Capitol trailhead you're probably somewhat experienced! On the way down had to slow down and stop for a random horse just trotting down the road without any humans around, so I guess keep an eye out for that? | 1 |
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9/27/2023 Posted On: 9/28/2023 By: shapovalovm Info: I parked my Accord at 2WD TH only to later realize I could've driven it all the way to the upper TH. First 1.75m (of 2m) are very easy, the rest has a couple potholes and rocks. With careful maneuvering still looked doable. In fact, coming down I saw a Civic arriving to the TH. Note, you cannot park anywhere from lower TH to about .25 before upper TH, but after than there are a few pull-offs/dispersed campsites (not sure how legal they are), but no No Parking signs anymore. So even if you don't get through the last rougher .25 m of the road, there's a chance you can park before it starts. | ||||
8/30/2023 Posted On: 8/31/2023 By: jmfb3 Info: Only a couple tough spots if you're not in a high clearance vehicle. But there's a ditch in the road that may cause a lot difficulty without decent clearance. You can make it in a CrossTrek or Rav4 with decent maneuvering. A pickup will make it no problem. | ||||
8/14/2023 Posted On: 8/14/2023 By: nedryarson Info: Road is narrow but not terribly difficult, saw a Ford Fusion, Corolla, and Transit Connect minivan at the TH. If you're looking for free wag bags, they are at the start of the lower creek trail and not visible from where the ditch trail begins. Make sure to print your campsite reservation as rangers are checking for them as well as bear canisters. | ||||
8/14/2023 Posted On: 8/15/2023 By: hellmanm Info: Timid driver perspective: it's Subaru-able, but just barely. I wouldn't bring a Corolla or Fusion up there, like others have alluded to. It's still steep and narrow, with a few obstacles that require decent clearance. It it rains (or has rained recently), your average car will be in a bit of trouble. The road has recently been maintained, though, so this is about as good as the conditions for this TH will get. | 2 |
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7/31/2023 Posted On: 7/31/2023 By: happyallyy Info: There is a 2WD/Winter lot that seemed to stay pretty empty all weekend. I drive a 2WD Mercedes Sprinter and I wasn't sure that it would make it to the TH, so I carpooled up with friends. No issues making it up in a stock Toyota RAV4. I did see a 4x4 Sprinter van at the top, along with lots of trucks and crossovers. | 1 |
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7/15/2023 Posted On: 7/17/2023 By: RestlessLegSyndrome Info: Road in great shape. Made it up in a carefully driven carolla with no issues | 1 |
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6/19/2023 Posted On: 6/19/2023 By: nickj3188 Info: Road dry and clear to the upper TH. High clearance definitely recommended, and 4WD incase of more rain/runoff in the steep sections, but it was dry this morning. I arrived a little after 9 and was the only car, saw 3 total on the way out. | ||||
5/5/2023 Posted On: 5/6/2023 By: WillRobnett Info: went up to the 4x4 sign, road mostly dry. from there a small amount of melt water flowing at the road. Lower parking has a little runoff crossing road and looks recently melted | 2 |
