9/30/2026 Posted On: 9/30/2026 By: DC703 Info: A few wet puddles here and there, but otherwise dry from start to trailhead. Honestly, the last 2.5 miles was much rougher than I expected, and on the whole the road is significantly rougher than other category 1 roads. I'd strongly recommend elevating this one to a category 2. I think it's at least on par, if not rougher, than Fourmile Creek or Kite Lake. | ||||
8/20/2026 Posted On: 8/22/2026 By: ericwolf88 Info: Road in good shape, only a little rough. Saw a Ford Taurus at the trailhead, so 2WD vehicles were probably fine as long as you watch what you are doing for rocks along the way. | ||||
8/10/2026 Posted On: 8/10/2026 By: Chicago Transplant Info: Note that Cross Creek Trailhead (you pass it on the way) is closed 8/10-8/14 for trailhead improvements. They are expanding that parking area and making it more accessible to all vehicles. Tigiwon Road will remain open, but take care in this area this trailhead is at a switchback and a blind curve. Keep it slow and watch for construction activities/vehicles. | ||||
7/25/2026 Posted On: 7/25/2026 By: lesherhawk Info: Rain the night of July 23rd and morning of the 24th was heavy enough to be running across the road at most switchbacks and has created a rougher road than a rating of one would indicate. It created many deep, potholes and large rocks have been kicked up into the roadway. Probably still passable by 2 Wheel drive but is very rough. Pick your spot carefully if you have low clearance. | ||||
7/20/2026 Posted On: 7/20/2026 By: jeromeaigner Info: This road is rated a 1/6 but is 9 miles of rough terrain for a 2wd vehicle. Probably fine if you drive slowly, but Grays/ Torreys is rated a 3/6, only 3 miles and it felt easier than Half Moon (in a subaru outback). I would rate Half Moon pass road a solid 2/6 right now. | ||||
7/4/2026 Posted On: 7/10/2026 By: oncdoc Info: Went to this trailhead last year and thought it was a rough 2wd with lots of loose smaller rocks. This time many of the rocks were clear from the road and I think just about any 2wd will easily make it to the top | ||||
5/22/2026 Posted On: 5/23/2026 By: csf-lhiver Info: As of 2026.05.22 when I drove up there, Tigiwon Road is open and you can drive all the way to the trailhead. Camp ground is still closed. | ||||
9/20/2025 Posted On: 9/20/2025 By: ebrock98 Info: Subaru Legacy had no issues. Got to trailhead at 7AM and there were about 40 cars parked. Peak Aspen viewing. | ||||
8/22/2025 Posted On: 8/25/2025 By: maylemay1 Info: Made it up in a Subaru outback no problem. Got there around 2 on a friday and the campground was nearly empty but we ended up camping maybe a half mile down the road to save a few bucks. There are a number of dispersed sites along the road. I'd probably say that this is a level 2 road, definitely a bit rocky and not nearly as smooth as other level 1 roads I've done like Cottonwood Creek. | ||||
8/7/2025 Posted On: 8/7/2025 By: sehessler92 Info: I saw a sedan in the parking lot so if you really want to get to the TH in a sedan it is possible. The road to the trailhead doesn’t seem as bad as I remember it 5 years ago but there’s definitely some rocky areas. | ||||
7/3/2025 Posted On: 7/3/2025 By: BigNick21 Info: Made it all the way up the road in a Toyota Sienna minivan. However I did get 2 flat tires. | ||||
7/3/2025 Posted On: 7/3/2025 By: BigNick21 Info: Made it all the way up the road in a Toyota Sienna minivan. However I did get 2 flat tires. | ||||
6/28/2025 Posted On: 6/29/2025 By: bryanf Info: Open and dry. Drove a Tacoma 4x4. From the highway: About an hour going up (dark) and 45 minutes coming down. I see what the poster below means and maybe agree this is a level 2 road ("rough 2wd"). Not many terrain bumps/divots, mostly rocks. That being said, I saw a full length bus drive up and a soccer mom minivan passed me coming down. | ||||
6/23/2025 Posted On: 6/23/2025 By: Ryan987 Info: Open but a bit surprised at the rating of 1. Should be at least 2 IMO the road itself is well graded but is plagued by rocks and there are 2 "worse" sections closer to the top | ||||
10/5/2024 Posted On: 10/7/2024 By: MaryinColorado Info: Wow, this road is amazing! Bumpy, but nothing of consequence. A vehicle I affectionately named "a Tic Tac" made it to the trailhead just fine, and I was not surprised - because the road is in great condition. Couple rocky stretches, you just go slower. As previous review states, good idea to bring your own TP. This is one of the best vault toilets I've ever visited, but it did run out of TP. We had brought some, so it was no big deal. Aspens are far past peak, so most of the road is no longer scenic aspenery, just a couple patches here and there and lots of colorful leaves on the ground. | 1 |
