Rock of Ages Trailhead

Posted On: 9/6/2026 By: josephsiefers
Info: Looks like the rut has dried out a bit. Someone got a sedan (Camry) to the TH.

Posted On: 8/15/2026 By: LetsGoMets
Info: Easy to the water crossing and (personally) wouldn't take something w/o clearance and 4WD past the 2nd marked camping site.

Posted On: 8/10/2026 By: Kiefer
Info: The last report about the mud puddle/hole still holds. Keep to the right if you're driving TO the trailhead. Stay left if you're leaving. The rest of the road isn't bad. Just your typical, embedded small rock stuff. The creek crossing is moot. Water level is low. IMO, probably a 1/5 for difficulty rating.

Seems to be a new trail heading up to Rock of Ages Saddle since I was last there (granted, it's been a hot minute, or two). It completely avoids Silver Pick now. Even by 7:00 am, the lot wasn't full.

Posted On: 8/4/2026 By: JROSKA
Info: Parked my Subaru Crosstrek and camped just before the huge rut mentioned in other reports, just short of the stream crossing.

This provided an opportunity to observe a few people navigate, and it’s definitely doable on the left side. Care is just needed to go as far left as possible and avoid having the right side dip into the rut.

The stream is running low, of course. Again I opted to avoid it but I did see a Mazda with similar clearance and wheel base get through it with no issues.

Posted On: 7/25/2026 By: mtn14
Info: I was pretty paranoid driving out yesterday with the ominous clouds and my map app constantly sending ‘flash flood warning’ notifications. With that said, there were several puddles, a handful of slippery mud patches, and the worst of it all was just before you get to the Big Bear Creek crossing. While things could change as monsoon season develops, the road continues to be Subaru-able.

Posted On: 7/6/2026 By: ColoNativeGal
Info: Easy road with good 4w and clearance. I would take my giant F350 crew cab long bed on this road. I would not take my crossover SUV car on it however. There is a big deep puddle right before the creek crossing with some ruts, might be tough to pick a good a line (lower clearance). While the creek is low, the bank is steep to enter and large rocks on the exit for lower clearance. Lots of good "pot holes" too, but avoidable if you pick the right line and are careful. There's another section with ruts, but avoidable as well picking the right line (lower clearance vehicles).

Posted On: 7/3/2026 By: JerJerBinks
Info: Passable in any suv imo. Creek us pretty low, but there are some ruts

Posted On: 8/22/2025 By: Ed_Groves
Info: I drove to the trailhead in a stock 2022 4wd Toyota Tacoma. This late in the summer I would rate this only a 2. Earlier in the season when the creek crossing is higher with snowmelt I get the 3 rating due to ground clearance issues. Other than being bumpy in a few spots, it wasn't bad if you drive slow enough.

Posted On: 8/25/2025 By: Mark57
Info: I also noted NO porta potties at the trailhead as of 8/16/25 and 8/17/25 (perhaps due to federal budget cuts?)

Posted On: 8/13/2025 By: sherby
Info: Went up there with a OWB, no issues at all, other cars with lower clearance were there too.

Posted On: 7/28/2025 By: odoyle81
Info: Was up this wknd and the road was clear though you could see downed aspens cut up & pushed off to the sides. Two muddy pothole areas but overall was doable in my stock promaster van and also saw another promaster van at the TH. Honestly though parts of the 60M road (622 on google) was rougher before getting to the actual 59H road to the TH. Disappointed that I couldn't find the portapotty people mentioned?

Posted On: 7/21/2025 By: andy_legrunge
Info: Road currently clear of trees. Lots of aspens that look like they're ready to go in another wind event. Watch the forecast and be prepared. Some big, muddy potholes on either side of Big Bear Creek. These and the creek crossing were passable in a stock Outback. Please take it slow through here to keep from degrading the road further.

Posted On: 6/23/2025 By: ROPjason
Info: In the early morning hours of 6/21, numerous trees fell on the road to Rock of Ages trailhead. Thankfully I got there right before midnight on 6/20. A Dodge Ram 2500 and my Jeep were stranded. After summiting Wilson Peak, I called San Miguel Sheriff's office and requested assistance. When we got back to the trailhead 1.5 hours later there was still a felled tree blocking our escape from the trailhead parking lot. We had towstraps and the truck was able to pull these huge aspens out of the way. Long story short...the road is open thanks to Sheldon's old Dodge!

Posted On: 5/30/2025 By: dakotasmama
Info: Attempted a summit today, two miles before the trailhead there’s a huge tree down, blocking the entire road for several feet on both sides. No way to get around it in a vehicle of any kind, so either bring your chainsaw or your flying car. Not saying the additional two miles at the beginning is the sole reason I didn’t summit but it certainly didn’t help so I’m using that as my excuse 😉

Posted On: 8/29/2024 By: jonesva34
Info: Road is in good shape. I was a little hesitant to attempt it in my van, but a source told me Id be fine. I have a 144 wheel base 4x4 sprinter and I made it just fine.