Taylor Pass

4/5 (39 reviews)
Trekking along the western edge of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Taylor Pass is an extremely fun, fairly technical, and breathtakingly scenic trail used to connect Taylor Park and Aspen. Winding its way through tight, rocky, and rugged terrain, this trail boasts stunning vistas of alpine meadows,...Read More
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Highlights of Taylor Pass

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
11983 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
7761, 7742
Nearest Town
Tincup
Nearest Services
Crested Butte
Management Agency
Gunnison National Forest, White River National Forest
District
Gunnison Ranger District, Aspen Ranger District

Overview

Trekking along the western edge of the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Taylor Pass is an extremely fun, fairly technical, and breathtakingly scenic trail used to connect Taylor Park and Aspen. Winding its way through tight, rocky, and rugged terrain, this trail boasts stunning vistas of alpine meadows, dense forests, and towering peaks. The variety of terrain and views are sure to entertain everyone from the first-timer to the extreme offroad enthusiast.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
10 Waypoints
32 Trail Photos
4 Trail Concerns
39 Community Reviews
1 Video
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