5/30/2026 Posted On: 6/1/2026 By: kyrawhitworth Info: Open! Was a bit less bumpy than in previous years to the turn off--did not turn off and drive to the upper TH as we were going to Argentine pass TH. | ||||
4/9/2026 Posted On: 4/13/2026 By: adamorsubtractem Info: Still closed (gated) for the winter as of 4/9/26. Closed right at the start, at the intersection of Montezuma Road. | 1 |
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11/2/2025 Posted On: 11/4/2025 By: AndYouSeeMe Info: Gate at Peru Creek Rd still open. 1/2 packed snow, 1/2 dry as a bone on road to Chihuahua Gulch 2WD TH. Not sure on 4wd TH conditions. | ||||
9/22/2025 Posted On: 9/22/2025 By: sennelier76 Info: Arrived at 4WD TH @ 7:50am from East end of Keystone. Driving a '25 Prius and was able to pick my way along the 2 miles of Peru Rd in about 20 minutes with no problems, ~8-10mph. Half clouds, half sun the entire way up, thermometer on car read 34 F at the start of the hike. 1st one on the trail, no 4WD's driving or camping along initial section. Dusting of snow on the higher peaks, gone by the time I descended around 11am. 2 hrs up, 1.5 hrs down. Trail was in good shape, respectable amount of water running along parts but easily avoided. Spent about an hour with the tenkara rod picking my way along the shore. Decent # of trout jumping towards the middle of the lake, but couldn't convince any of them to come closer and take a fly. Slight intermittent breeze. Mostly quiet descent until halfway down when two off leash dogs aggressively approached. A white pit bull terrier and white mastiff in harnesses with no owner in sight. Hackles up, teeth bared, growling and lunging. The mastiff circled around behind me in a respectable pincer move à la Hannibal at the Battle of Cannae. After much yelling and picking up of a couple rocks, the owner appeared and apologized, probably 30-45 second after the initial contact. Good reminder that if you can't control your f**king dogs, don't bring them on the trail. Remainder of the descent was uneventful with plenty of lovely views of the changing Aspen. | 5 |
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7/20/2025 Posted On: 7/20/2025 By: dwoodward13 Info: Easy Camry-able to the 2wd TH. | ||||
7/21/2024 Posted On: 7/23/2024 By: hsfedina Info: Drove a Mazda cx-5 there easily. Saw a Nissan Altima make it too. Bumpy but easy enough to slowly navigate. Took us about 15-20 minutes from the main road. | ||||
11/5/2023 Posted On: 11/6/2023 By: NittanyLion14er Info: Open. Snow covered with icy patches early morning in. Rutted in spots, loose deep snow in spots. 4wd recommended. | ||||
8/14/2023 Posted On: 8/14/2023 By: JasonKline Info: I know that the main description says not to drive a low-clearance vehicle on 260 to the Chihuahua Gulch trailhead, but I had little difficulty driving my Hyundai Ioniq to the trailhead. There were certainly plenty of potholes (the worst were at the start of 260), but they were no problem as long as you drove attentively and relatively slowly (it took me 15 minutes to drive the 2.1 miles on 260 from Montezuma Road). There was another low-clearance four-door sedan at the trailhead. | ||||
5/20/2021 Posted On: 5/20/2021 By: maxwellq Info: Peru Creek Road still closed. I hiked up the road a bit and it didn't look too promising. Passenger cars likely wouldn't make it much further than a mile, and there was a drift around the 2.3 mile mark that was 3-4 feet deep. | 1 |
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5/2/2021 Posted On: 5/2/2021 By: TakeMeToYourSummit Info: Gate is locked at the start of the Peru Creek Road until May 20th (per a sign). | ||||
5/25/2020 Posted On: 5/25/2020 By: mtngoatwithstyle Info: Peru Creek road is in good shape to be be driven for 3.23miles. A few mud holes but in good shape. After 3.23 miles, it is not plowed anymore and impossible to drive on it due to the amount of snow on it. Chichuahua Gulch TH- parking is not possible yet as it is covered by quite a bit of snow on pull off next to TH. Lenawee TH- clear for parking. | 1 |
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6/1/2019 Posted On: 6/1/2019 By: Carbinematt Info: peru creek road is still closed. We were looking to get up the road to go after Ruby Mtn again. There are massive avi debris fields after the first 2 mi. If you are looking to access anything up peru, be prepared to walk from the bottom. Snow conditions were rare, was able to stay afloat even near the bushes by the creek. With the amount of debris and snow on the road id be surprised if it opened 2019 at all. Safe travels, Matt | ||||
6/12/2016 Posted On: 6/13/2016 By: Chicago Transplant Info: Peru Creek road gate is open and road is mostly dry and in good shape. Should have no issues getting to Chihuahua Gulch turn off. See Argentine Pass update for road beyond this point. | 3 |
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6/3/2016 Posted On: 6/3/2016 By: BillMiddlebrook Info: Peru Creek road is still closed/gated at the lower parking area, at the junction with the Montezuma road. | ||||
7/21/2014 Posted On: 7/21/2014 By: Skieric Info: The wash-out on Montezuma Rd now has a temporary detour over the river to allow access to Peru Creek Trail and Chihuahua Trail head. I used the detour on or about July 12th. |
