Hagerman Pass is still accessible by unimproved road using four-wheel drive vehicles or by hiking. Follow the Train Line on Hagerman Pass. The route to Hagerman Pass is considered a moderate 4WD route. But it is generally open from late May though Trail Highlights: Hagerman Pass is one of the easier 4WD trails in the area, but is definitely one of the most scenic. From Leadville to where the road turns back to pavement , on the West side, should take less … Stream crossings and rocky sections, as well as occasional fallen trees, make the pass diffi-cult to traverse. Rockhounds rejoice at Hagerman Pass, for they can expect to find black tourmaline within a white quartz matrix one mile north of the east portal of the Old Carlton Tunnel. Located along the continental divide, Hagerman Pass splits the Lake and Pitkin Counties, as well as the San Isabel and White River national forests. Start riding. Hagerman Pass, elevation 11,925 ft (3,635 m), is a high mountain pass that crosses the continental divide in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States.The pass traverses the Sawatch Range west of Leadville, connecting the headwaters of the Arkansas River on the east with the upper valley of the Fryingpan River above Basalt, in the basin of the Colorado River. It is known for its variety of scenery, including mountain views, summer wildflowers, wildlife and remnants of former railroad activity. Discussion in 'The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...' started by mjfields_228, ... Two wheeled drive cars can make it. Hagerman Pass, elevation 11,939 ft (3,639 m), is a high mountain pass that crosses the continental divide in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. Too much traffic so I turn around right before a narrow steep section that had no room for two vehicles to pass. 4 Wheeling & Scenic Drives Directory. Drive 50 yards and park in the wide spot on the right side of the road. Hagerman Pass Road -- Colorado. Even dirt bikes had to wait for full size vehicles to go through. Hagerman Pass is a popular 4-wheel-drive destination on the Continental Divide between Leadville and Basalt. East side only. Title; 2 Mile Hi Ski-Doo. The large trestles in the loops have been filled in with rock. Filter. The road was a zoo of atvs, sxs, dirt bikes, jeeps and pickup trucks. Sort by: Random. Just came down from hagerman. Hagerman Pass is one of Leadville’s most exciting snowmobile trails and an awesome route for those who want to view Colorado’s infamous snowy peaks from a higher elevation. Turn left onto the gravel Hagerman Pass road. Did the tunnel hike then started up the road up. The summit of Hagerman pass is 7.3 miles and the entire road is 22.5 miles ending at the Fryingpan Lakes Road (State Hwy 104). 4 Wheeling & Scenic Drives. Epic Adventures, Explore. The pass was named for James J. 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